Pakistan, Russia agree to boost cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking
Key takeaways
- BISHKEK: Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation against illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the Minister of Interior said on Saturday.
- During Naqvi's meeting with the Russian counterpart, both sides signed key agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation to curb illegal immigration and facilitate the repatriation of citizens.
- Pakistan and Russia also signed an agreement to enhance collaboration in combating narcotics and preventing drug trafficking.
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BISHKEK: Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation against illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the Minister of Interior said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the ministry, the agreement was signed during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, on the sidelines of a regional conference in Bishkek.