Mohsin Naqvi meets US ambassador Natalie Baker, agrees to strengthen security cooperation

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level delegation led by US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad, where both sides discussed bilateral ties and agreed to enhance cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the two parties agreed to further strengthen Pakistan–US relations and expand collaboration across various sectors. Discussions focused on bilateral security cooperation, border management, and ongoing partnerships with US agencies such as the Anti-Terrorist Assistance Program and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.

Both sides also decided to promote Pakistan–US cooperation through improved coordination at all levels in the future.

Minister Naqvi stated that modern software would be used to identify individuals involved in crimes abroad. He added that training programs for officials of the FIA, Federal Constabulary, and the National Cyber Crime Agency would continue. With US support, steps would also be taken to advance the establishment of a Centre for Transnational Crime and an academy within the FIA.

The interior minister said that border security and coastal guards would be equipped with modern US tools to enhance their capabilities. He noted that this would be the first anti-terrorism wing at the federal level, which would coordinate effectively with provincial authorities.

The US delegation appreciated Pakistan’s security efforts and announced that it would continue measures to increase bilateral cooperation.

The meeting was attended by State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Federal Interior Secretary, DG FIA, Commandant Federal Constabulary, DG National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, DG Passport and Immigration, IG Islamabad Police, and other senior officials.