Key Takeaways
- Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad.
- Both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in security, law enforcement, and diplomatic matters.
- A memorandum of understanding between interior ministries is planned to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar held a series of meetings with senior Pakistani officials in Islamabad, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The meetings, which took place on Tuesday, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in various areas, including security and law enforcement.
During the discussions, both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability, with Dar expressing Pakistan’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and unity.
The two ministers also welcomed the signing of the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, marking an important milestone in their legal cooperation.
Al-Hajjar appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability, while Naqvi termed the visit a welcome development, thanking Lebanon for its hospitality.
The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including counter-terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and cybercrime. Both sides agreed to broaden cooperation in these areas and to strengthen intelligence sharing.
They also discussed the possibility of allowing visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports, as well as the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between their interior ministries.
In a separate meeting, al-Hajjar and Naqvi held one-on-one talks followed by delegation-level discussions on bilateral security cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts.
The two ministers also agreed to appoint focal persons to enhance bilateral cooperation and to fully implement an existing MoU on counter-narcotics.
