Key Takeaways
- Interior Ministers of Pakistan and Lebanon agreed to boost security cooperation.
- The two countries will focus on counterterrorism, anti-narcotics, and cybercrime prevention.
- An MoU will be signed to promote mutual cooperation between the interior ministries.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Lebanese counterpart, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, met in Islamabad on September 15, 2026, to discuss enhancing security cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, the ministers agreed to collaborate on counterterrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, illegal immigration, money laundering, and cybercrime prevention.
They also decided to share intelligence to effectively combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and emerging security challenges, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
The two ministers discussed ways to promote collaboration between police academies and training programmes, aiming to improve the effectiveness of their respective forces.
It was decided that an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would soon be signed to formalize mutual cooperation between the interior ministries of Pakistan and Lebanon.
Additionally, they agreed to provide visa-free entry facilities for holders of diplomatic and official passports between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also met with Ahmad Al-Hajjar, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Meanwhile, DPM Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review the programme for the upcoming 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing high-level engagements and bilateral meetings.
Ambassador Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, also met with DPM Ishaq Dar, discussing the evolving regional situation and the implementation of the Islamabad MoU.
