Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics while expanding collaboration across several security and law enforcement sectors.
The understanding was reached during delegation-level talks between British Minister for Security Dan Jarvis and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Ministry of Interior. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry also attended the meeting.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, NADRA, cybercrime, immigration, the Coast Guards and professional training.
The discussions also covered measures to curb illegal immigration, with both countries expressing their commitment to improving coordination on shared security challenges.
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During the meeting, Jarvis described cybercrime as an international challenge that requires cooperation among countries to address effectively.
He said Pakistan and the UK already maintained strong cooperation across various sectors and expressed a desire to expand the partnership further.
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The British minister also acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts in the fight against terrorism.
Pakistan and UK to Finalise Anti-Narcotics MoU
The two countries agreed to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on counter-narcotics cooperation in the near future.
The proposed agreement aims to strengthen operational coordination between the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), providing a formal framework for cooperation against drug trafficking.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistani authorities had thwarted 330 attempts to smuggle narcotics into the United Kingdom over the past few years.
Working Group Meeting Planned
Both sides also agreed to convene a meeting of a working group comprising representatives from the interior ministries of Pakistan and the UK.
The proposed meeting will help advance the areas of cooperation discussed during the delegation-level talks and strengthen coordination on security, law enforcement and anti-narcotics efforts.
The discussions reflect both countries’ intention to broaden their security partnership and address cross-border challenges through closer institutional cooperation.
