Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its friendly relations with the Russian Federation and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation. He was talking to the Interior Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister underscored the need to expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and investment, energy and economic development. He expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and emphasized the importance of building on this momentum to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. For his part, the Russian Interior Minister expressed his country’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to further enhance bilateral engagement. He conveyed Russia’s desire to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of shared interest. Appreciating Pakistan’s support at various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, he also highlighted the significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening cooperation in combating organized crime.