- Naqvi meets British Deputy Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer.
- The meeting focuses on Pakistan-UK relations and the broader regional situation.
- Federal ministers and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott attend the meeting.
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, expanding security and law enforcement cooperation and working together to address migration-related challenges.
The development took place on Wednesday during a high-level meeting between Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Deputy Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer.
The meeting focused on Pakistan-UK relations and the broader regional situation, with both sides exchanging views on issues of common interest, including counter-terrorism, illegal immigration, institutional cooperation and police training.
During the talks, Falconer praised Pakistan’s constructive and active role in facilitating understanding between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad’s contribution as an important step towards regional and global peace.
He congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir for playing a “historic role” in promoting peace and stability.
According to the British minister, efforts that have helped ease tensions between Washington and Tehran have made Pakistan an important defender of world peace.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Naqvi highlighted the progress made through the Upskill project, noting that the initiative has produced encouraging results and significantly improved the capacity of Pakistani institutions. He said the government remained committed to strengthening professional standards and institutional capacity through international partnerships.
The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation in a range of sectors, including counter-terrorism measures, efforts to curb illegal immigration, institutional development and law enforcement training programs. The two ministers also agreed to work closely to resolve the problem of fraudulent student visas, which has become a growing concern for authorities in both countries.
Naqvi stressed that Pakistan was taking indiscriminate action against illegal migration networks and human trafficking syndicates, emphasizing the government’s determination to dismantle criminal groups exploiting vulnerable people.
Addressing regional security concerns, the interior minister said several terrorist organizations continue to operate from Afghan territory and stressed that the Afghan government must prevent its soil from being used for activities directed against Pakistan.
Reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to stronger relations with London, Naqvi said Pakistan values its long-standing partnership with the United Kingdom and seeks to further deepen cooperation in multiple areas for the benefit of both countries.
The meeting was also attended by Federal Ministers Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Talal Chaudhry and Aoun Chaudhry, Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, as well as senior officials of the Federal Investigation Agency and national law enforcement institutions.
