- Naqvi meets British Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs 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 on migration-related challenges.
The development came during a high-level meeting between Home Secretary Mohsin Naqvi and British Deputy Foreign Secretary Hamish Falconer on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on Pakistan-UK relations and the broader regional situation, with both sides exchanging views on issues of mutual interest, including counter-terrorism, illegal migration, 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 and described Islamabad’s contribution as a significant step towards regional and global peace.
He praised 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, the efforts that contributed to easing tensions between Washington and Tehran have projected Pakistan as an important defender of global peace.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Naqvi highlighted the progress made through Project Upskill, 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 capacities through international partnerships.
The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation in a variety of sectors, including counterterrorism measures, efforts to curb illegal migration, institutional development and law enforcement training programs. Both ministers also agreed to work closely to address the issue of fraudulent student visas, which has become a growing concern for authorities in both countries.
Naqvi emphasized that Pakistan was carrying out indiscriminate action against illegal migration networks and human trafficking syndicates, underscoring the government’s determination to dismantle criminal groups that exploit vulnerable people.
Addressing regional security concerns, the Interior Minister said several terrorist organizations continue to operate from Afghan territory and emphasized that the Afghan government must prevent its soil from being used for activities directed against Pakistan.
Reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening relations with London, Naqvi said Pakistan valued its long-standing partnership with the United Kingdom and sought to further deepen cooperation in multiple fields 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, Home Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, as well as senior officials from the Federal Investigation Agency and national law enforcement institutions.
