ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to significantly strengthen bilateral cooperation in internal security, focusing on counter-terrorism, cyber crime, illegal immigration, and narcotics control.
Pakistan and UK Agree to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism During High-Level Talks at Interior Ministry
The consensus was reached during high-level discussions at the Ministry of Interior, where British Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis met with Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. The meeting was attended by senior delegations from both nations to review ongoing collaborative initiatives and outline a future roadmap.
Discussions centered on formulating joint strategies to counter evolving security threats, enhance institutional coordination, and improve intelligence-sharing mechanisms. The two sides emphasized the necessity of deepening engagement between relevant law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle transnational security challenges.
British Minister of State Dan Jarvis commended the performance of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in curbing illegal immigration and acknowledged Pakistan’s immense sacrifices and proactive measures in the global fight against terrorism.
During the talks, both parties decided to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on anti-narcotics cooperation in the near term, marking a crucial step toward countering drug trafficking through institutional synergy. Additionally, it was agreed to convene an early session of the existing Pakistan-UK Interior Ministry Working Group to evaluate progress and set strategic priorities for future bilateral efforts.
The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to reinforce institutional capacity, strengthen the rule of law, and advance joint initiatives to ensure regional and international security stability.
