ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Islamabad Police Lines and the Pakistan Monument, where he reviewed a police parade, received a salute from special units and paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
During his visit to Islamabad Police Lines, the Russian interior minister witnessed a parade by Islamabad Police. Special units presented a salute, and the national anthems of Pakistan and Russia were played.
Kolokoltsev inspected the parade and was presented with the Pakistani national flag. He kissed the flag as a mark of respect.
Islamabad Inspector General of Police Sohail Chaudhry, deputy inspector generals and other police officers were also present on the occasion.
Later, Kolokoltsev arrived at the Pakistan Monument with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry.
At the monument, a contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented a salute to the Russian interior minister.
Kolokoltsev also visited the Martyrs’ Memorial and laid flowers there to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.
During his visit to Shakarparian, the Russian minister viewed the federal capital and the Margalla Hills from the site.
He appreciated Islamabad’s natural landscape and beauty.
The visit included engagements with Islamabad Police personnel, a parade inspection, the presentation of awards to police officers and a visit to the Pakistan Monument and Martyrs’ Memorial.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
