High officials from Pakistan and Russia agreed Tuesday to improve their collaboration in the fight against terrorism, in particular in Afghanistan and the wider region, because the two nations are faced with increasing security threats of armed militant groups, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Reunion, held in Moscow as part of the 11th session of the Pakistani-Russia joint working group to counter international terrorism, was followed by main officials on both sides.
The Pakistani delegation, led by the Special Secretary (United Nations), Nabeel Munnir, and the Russian team, led by the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Vershinin, focused on the evolutionary nature of terrorism in the region. The two delegations discussed the strategies to combat the increasingly transnational nature of terrorism.
Pakistan has long expressed concerns about the rise in cross-border attacks, in particular with regard to Pakistan of Tehreek-E-Taliban Prohibited (TTP), which, according to him, is from Afghanistan. Kabul denied these allegations.
Likewise, Russia continues to tackle the threat posed by Daesh activists, underlined by the mortal on March 22, 2024, attacking the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, which left more than 140 dead and many other injured.
The talks highlighted the need for adaptive and cooperative approaches to counter these evolving threats. Discussions have also stressed the importance of collective action to ensure regional and global security.
The working group, which provides a platform to share experiences and strategies in the fight against terrorism, concluded that the two parties reaffirm their commitment to strengthen links. The next working group meeting will be scheduled for 2026.
The group’s meeting in 2023, held on November 16, focused on the national strategies to combat terrorism, marking a continuation of increasing cooperation between Pakistan and Russia to meet shared security challenges.
