Delegation also discusses training programmes for officers of FIA, Federal Constabulary, NCCIA
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker
Pakistan and the United States agreed on Saturday to enhance coordination in matters of security and border safety, amid growing ties between the two countries.
The development emerged from a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level US delegation led by Ambassador Natalie Baker, which featured in-depth deliberations on boosting bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in shared areas of interest.
Both sides agreed to enhance collaboration in bilateral security and border management. It was mutually agreed to further strengthen existing cooperation with the Anti-Terrorist Assistance Programme and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
Both sides agreed to equip border security agencies, coastal guards and other institutions with modern US-supplied equipment.
The interior minister said that modern technology would enhance the capacity of border security agencies and coastal guards, and advanced software would be used to identify individuals involved in crimes abroad.
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The delegation also discussed training programmes for officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Federal Constabulary (FC) and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Matters relating to the establishment of a centre for the transformation of crime and an academy within the FIA with US support also came under review.
Naqvi welcomed the US assistance in the FC’s reorganisation and in strengthening the FIA and NCCIA’s capabilities.
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He added that US support in activating the FIA’s Counter-Terrorism Wing would prove highly beneficial, making it the first federal anti-terrorist wing with effective coordination with provinces.
The interior minister further said that the NCCIA was carrying out an extensive crackdown on illegal call centres across the country. He noted that advanced software was vital for preventing financial fraud and terror financing, and US cooperation with the NCCIA in this regard was highly significant.
Naqvi also emphasised the need to further expand the collaboration of Pakistani institutions with the US. The US delegation appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to increase security cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.
Baker acknowledged the ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Interior and US agencies at various levels and reaffirmed that efforts would continue to further enhance the partnership.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
