Key Takeaways
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chinese counterpart Ling Zhifeng at the UN Headquarters in New York.
- Both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on border management, illegal immigration, and anti-narcotics efforts.
- A memorandum of understanding is being considered to combat criminal networks and money laundering.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Chinese counterpart Ling Zhifeng met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, agreeing to further strengthen cooperation in security and counterterrorism efforts. The meeting was part of a series of bilateral discussions held by Naqvi during the two-day United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2026.
During their discussion, the ministers emphasized the need for closer collaboration on border management, curbing illegal immigration, and combating drugs. They also agreed to take joint measures to stop assistance and funding for terrorism, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues at every level.
The two ministers discussed a possible memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation to combat criminal networks and money laundering. Additionally, they agreed to establish a joint working group between Pakistan's interior ministry and China’s relevant departments to further enhance their security collaboration.
Naqvi also held separate meetings with Sri Lankan Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala. They agreed to strengthen coordination in combating narcotics and enhancing police training, focusing on curbing illegal immigration and preventing travel on forged passports.
The discussions underscored the importance of people-to-people contacts in strengthening bilateral ties. Naqvi highlighted the establishment of a Special Protection Police Force to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan. He called for joint action against countries involved in supporting and financing terrorist groups, emphasizing the need to stop terrorist financing at every level.
The meeting also touched on visa facilitation as an essential component in promoting public relations between the two nations. Both ministers agreed to resolve visa-related issues on a priority basis, aiming to ease travel and enhance mutual understanding.
These developments come as Pakistan continues its efforts to combat terrorism and illegal activities within its borders. The strengthened cooperation with China is expected to bolster regional security measures and contribute to the overall stability of the region.
We agreed to further strengthen our cooperation in border management, curbing illegal immigration, and combating drugs.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of Interior
There is a need for joint action against countries involved in supporting and financing terrorist groups.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of Interior
