During his meeting with the American envoy, Naqvi reiterates his action against the facilitators of illegal immigration and welcomes American cooperation
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Saturday. SCREENSHOT
Pakistan and the United States agreed on Saturday to take coordinated action against networks involved in fraudulent and falsified visa activities.
The developments during a meeting of Interior Minister Mogsin Naqvi with US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker, during which both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, in-depth discussions took place on strengthening collaboration, in particular to combat illegal immigration and improve the efficiency of the pre-immigration control system.
The two sides also agreed to increase cooperation at all levels in law enforcement training, with particular emphasis on the police.
The meeting decided to launch joint action under comprehensive standard operating procedures against networks involved in fake and fraudulent visa activities.
Naqvi reiterated that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards agent mafias and those who facilitate illegal immigration, and praised the cooperation of the United States in this regard.
“I am personally monitoring actions against fake visa rings,” the minister was quoted as saying, adding that the Pakistani passport had been made foolproof with the use of modern technology.
Calling illegal immigration a serious problem, he said the government crackdown on those trying to reach the United States illegally continued.
Naqvi said the government’s effective measures had resulted in a 47 per cent reduction in illegal immigration and stressed that no leniency would be given to those involved in producing or facilitating fake documents.
The Interior Minister also appreciated the role of US President Donald Trump and Ambassador Baker in facilitating the ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May 2025, terming it an important step in averting a potential regional crisis.
He described the ceasefire as a service to humanity and welcomed the US President’s positive remarks towards Pakistani leadership, reiterating Islamabad’s desire to deepen cooperation with Washington in multiple sectors.
Ambassador Baker reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to its relations with Pakistan, saying the United States attaches particular importance to bilateral relations, adding that common priorities and expanded cooperation would further strengthen relations between the two countries.
Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha was also present in the meeting.
