ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Russia have underscored the urgent need for unified international efforts to counter evolving regional security threats, placing a heavy focus on cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghan soil.
The consensus was reached during the 12th session of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on Countering International Terrorism, held in Islamabad on June 23, 2026. The bilateral dialogue was co-led by Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan Jamali, Additional Secretary at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dmitry Lyubinsky, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
The 12th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism was held in Islamabad on 23 June 2026. Additional Secretary (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan Jamali and Russian Federation Deputy Minister for Foreign… pic.twitter.com/ZeN9gpNNFo
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 23, 2026
Core Strategic Focus Areas
Afghan Security Matrix: Both delegations reviewed regional threats, emphasizing that terrorism from Afghanistan poses severe risks to neighbors. Pakistan stressed the need for immediate, verifiable action by Afghan authorities to prevent its soil from being exploited by militant networks.
Multilateral Collaboration: The states agreed to expand security coordination and counter-terrorism initiatives via international forums, specifically the United Nations (UN) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Modern Extremist Tactics: Deliberations focused on emerging trends in global militancy, specifically tracking new methods for terrorist financing and digital recruitment.
Expressing satisfaction with the upward trajectory of Islamabad-Moscow security ties, both sides confirmed that the next session of the Joint Working Group will convene in Moscow next year.
