Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to enhance cooperation in bilateral security, counterterrorism and border management during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level US delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest, particularly law enforcement, counterterrorism and institutional capacity building.
Both sides agreed to further reinforce cooperation under existing frameworks, including the US Anti-Terrorism Assistance Programme and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Discussions also covered the establishment of a crime centre and a training academy within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) with US support.
Training programmes for officers of the FIA, Federal Constabulary and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) were reviewed, with an emphasis on enhancing professional skills and operational effectiveness. It was also agreed that border security agencies, coastal guards and related institutions would be equipped with modern US-supplied technology and equipment.
Minister Naqvi said the introduction of advanced technology would significantly improve the capacity of border security forces and coastal guards. He welcomed US assistance in reorganising the Federal Constabulary and strengthening the capabilities of the FIA and NCCIA, noting that support for activating the FIA’s counterterrorism wing would be particularly valuable.
He added that the NCCIA was conducting a nationwide crackdown on illegal call centres and stressed that advanced software was essential to combat financial fraud and terror financing. In this regard, he described US cooperation as crucial.
The interior minister emphasised the need to further expand institutional collaboration between the two countries. The US delegation appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to enhance security cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.
Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker acknowledged the ongoing engagement between the Ministry of Interior and US agencies and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to further deepening the partnership with Pakistan.