Home Secretary Mohsin Naqvi shakes hands with UK NCA Director General Graeme Biggar in Islamabad. Photo: APP
ISLAMABAD:
Home Secretary Mohsin Naqvi met UK National Crime Agency (NCA) Director General Graeme Biggar on Thursday 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 of NACTA, DG NCCIA, DG National Forensic Agency, Additional Secretary Home, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and IG Police Islamabad.
Both sides held detailed discussions on strengthening collaboration in counter-terrorism, narcotics control, prevention of human trafficking, forensic sciences, immigration and police training. They agreed to enhance mutual cooperation for training programs for officers of Pakistan’s anti-narcotics and law enforcement agencies.
A joint decision was made to improve coordination to curb online child exploitation. The two sides also agreed to expand bilateral assistance on extradition matters.
It was decided that five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) covering extradition and other sectors of cooperation between Pakistan and the UK will be finalized soon.
Director General Graeme Biggar condemned the recent suicide attack in Islamabad and expressed his sadness at the loss of life.
“The roots of terrorism are linked to our neighboring country,” said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering determination to eradicate terrorism. “The world cannot ignore Pakistan’s resilience and determination in this fight,” he added.
