ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday met his Saudi counterpart to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in combating drug trafficking and addressing common security concerns.
Naqvi and Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef held a high-level meeting in Riyadh during which mutual security interests and cooperation were discussed.
Abdul Aziz warmly welcomed Naqvi and his delegation, expressing the Kingdom’s continued commitment to support Islamabad.
Naqvi, in turn, highlighted the deep religious and fraternal ties between the two countries, saying, “Saudi Arabia has always stood by Pakistan in difficult times, and we value this enduring partnership.”
The Pakistani delegation included Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, Director General Passport and Immigration Mustafa Jamal Qazi and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Rifat Mukhtar Raja.
Senior Saudi officials were also present, including Deputy Interior Minister Nasir al-Dawood and Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Basami.
The leaders reiterated their commitment to enhance cooperation in counter-narcotics initiatives and other areas of mutual interest, further strengthening the historic and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Naqvi, who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia, earlier visited Saudi Arabia’s Safe City Center and the Public Security Police headquarters in Riyadh and reviewed the state-of-the-art technology-equipped crime prevention system.
He also met Saudi Minister of State for Interior Dr. Khalid Muhammad Abdullah Al-Batal in which matters of mutual interest and Pak-Saudi relations were discussed.
During the meeting, the two countries also agreed to soon activate the joint task force for public security.