Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shakes hands with British NCA Director General Graeme Biggar in Islamabad. Photo: APP
ISLAMABAD:
Home Affairs Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday met with the Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), Graeme Biggar, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in key areas of security and law enforcement.
The meeting, held in Islamabad, was also attended by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, National Coordinator NACTA, DG NCCIA, DG National Forensic Agency, Additional Secretary Interior, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and IG Islamabad Police.
The two sides held in-depth discussions on strengthening collaboration in counterterrorism, drug control, human trafficking prevention, forensic science, immigration and police training. They agreed to enhance mutual cooperation in training programs for Pakistan’s anti-narcotics and law enforcement officers.
A joint decision was taken to improve coordination to combat online child exploitation. The two sides also agreed to expand their bilateral assistance in extradition matters.
It was decided that five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering extradition and other sectors of cooperation between Pakistan and the UK would be finalized soon.
DG Graeme Biggar condemned the recent suicide attack in Islamabad and expressed sadness over the loss of lives.
“The roots of terrorism are linked to our neighboring country,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism. “The world cannot ignore Pakistan’s resilience and determination in this fight,” he added.
