Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating cybercrime and online fraud during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed in New York.
According to Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, the two ministers also agreed to expand collaboration in other areas of mutual interest. Furthermore, they discussed launching training and exchange programmes for police officers to improve professional cooperation between the two countries.
The ministry stated that both sides explored ways to enhance coordination on security matters and promote stronger institutional ties. The meeting took place on the sidelines of an international gathering of law enforcement leaders.
Regional Issues and Peace Efforts
During the discussions, the ministers also reviewed the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the wider security situation in the Middle East. According to the ministry, Salahuddin Ahmed praised Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir had played an important role in supporting peace efforts. He added that both countries should seize new opportunities to further strengthen their bilateral relations.
Naqvi is visiting the United States to represent Pakistan at the United Nations summit held on July 7 and 8. The event brought together interior ministers, police chiefs, and senior law enforcement officials from around the world. Participants discussed global peace, security, and stronger cooperation against transnational crime.
On the sidelines of the summit, Naqvi also met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace. Additionally, he held separate meetings with his Chinese, Russian, and Sri Lankan counterparts to discuss cooperation on regional and international security issues.
