Pakistan Russia Joint Strategy vs Afghan Terror Networks

NEWYORK – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – Pakistan and Russia have agreed to build a joint strategy against terrorist networks in the region, with a strong focus on Afghanistan. This step forward in Pakistan Russia counterterrorism efforts came as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, on the sidelines of the fifth UNCOPS 2026 summit.

The two leaders sat down for detailed talks on the region’s security situation. They also looked at ways to work more closely on counterterrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and training for law enforcement officers.

Both sides discussed running joint police exercises together. They also spoke about building shared plans to tackle terrorist groups active in the region. This shows growing Pakistan Russia bilateral cooperation on security matters.

نیویارک، وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی اقوام متحدہ کے ہیڈ کوارٹر میں روس کے وزیر داخلہ ولادیمیر الیگزینڈر ووچ کولوکولٹسیف سے ملاقات
دونوں وزرائے داخلہ کا پاک روس تعلقات کو مزید مستحکم بنانے کے عزم کا اعادہ pic.twitter.com/oROCuJvjKz

— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 8, 2026

To make this partnership stronger, both countries agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding between their interior ministries. This move will help turn spoken promises into lasting, official cooperation.

The meeting also looked back at earlier talks between the two nations to check progress. Naqvi invited Kolokoltsev to visit Pakistan soon, a sign of warming ties between the two countries.

During the discussion, Naqvi shared a striking figure. He said more than 25 terrorist groups are currently active in Afghanistan. He stressed that removing these extremist networks is not one country’s job alone. It needs teamwork and shared effort from every nation involved.

A day earlier, Naqvi had also met with China’s Minister of State for Public Security, Ling Zhifeng. Both sides promised to strengthen their security ties further. This included talks on counterterrorism, border control, stopping illegal migration, and fighting drug smuggling together.

وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کی اقوام متحدہ کے ہیڈ کوارٹر میں چین کے وزیر مملکت داخلہ و سربراہ سپشل سروس بیورو لنگ ژیفینگ سے ملاقات
ملاقات میں انسداد دہشت گردی تعاون اور سٹریٹجک پارنٹر شپ کو مزید مستحکم بنانے کے عزم کا اعادہ pic.twitter.com/ZUJeKjjE84

— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 8, 2026

Naqvi pointed out an urgent need to cut off money that funds terrorism. He said nations that support or fund terror groups must be challenged together, not ignored.

He also spoke about steps Pakistan has taken to protect Chinese citizens living and working in the country. A Special Protection Police Force has been set up for this exact purpose. Naqvi added that easier visas and more people-to-people contact would help both nations grow closer.

The Chinese minister praised Pakistan’s sacrifices in the long fight against terrorism. He called for the partnership between both countries to continue growing stronger.

Speaking at the wider UN summit, Naqvi urged world leaders to work together against threats that cross borders easily. He listed major dangers facing every nation today: terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and money laundering.

“These threats affect all of us. No country is safe from them. And no country can deal with them alone,” Naqvi told the gathering.

He called on nations to trust each other, share information fast, and build stronger law enforcement partnerships across borders.

Naqvi also warned that criminals are quickly adopting new technology to commit crimes. He said police forces worldwide must match this pace by using modern tools and better training to stay ahead.

He closed by stressing the need to sharpen police officer skills, strengthen training programs, and invest more in innovation to face tomorrow’s security challenges.