US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss Pakistan-US relations and issues of mutual interest. The meeting primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in anti-terrorism, narcotics control, and security.
Both parties agreed on the critical need to strengthen collaboration to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Minister Naqvi highlighted the importance of US support in bolstering Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies. “US cooperation is vital in enhancing the capacity of our law enforcement agencies,” he stated.
Minister Naqvi assured Ambassador Blome of the Interior Ministry’s commitment to fostering more stable and fruitful bilateral relations. “The Ministry of Interior will fully support efforts to make our mutual relations more stable,” he affirmed.
A significant outcome of the meeting was the announcement that a delegation from the Islamabad Police will soon visit New York to benefit from mutual cooperation. Naqvi expressed the desire of Islamabad police officers to receive training from the New York Police Department. “Islamabad police officers are eager for training from the New York Police Department,” he said.
In addition to security cooperation, the protection of minority rights in Pakistan was also discussed. Naqvi reiterated that all minorities in Pakistan have equal rights under the Constitution and that the government is dedicated to their protection. “All minorities living in Pakistan have equal rights under the Constitution of Pakistan,” he affirmed. He added that the government has taken comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and protection of minority communities. “Protecting minorities is the government’s responsibility, and all possible measures have been taken in this regard,” he stated.
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing optimism about the future of Pakistan-US relations and a shared commitment to addressing common challenges.
