Mohsin Naqvi, Malaysian counterpart agree to boost cooperation against terrorism

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail visited the Ministry of Interior, where Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received him. The meeting held detailed discussions on increasing cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia in various areas of security, including counterterrorism, counternarcotics, illegal immigration and the prevention of cybercrime.

Both countries agreed to increase intelligence sharing to crush terrorists and drug traffickers. They also expressed their resolve to make their joint strategy against terrorism, narcotics and human smuggling more effective. The talks also covered cooperation in the field of coast guards and training programmes.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan wanted to benefit from Malaysia’s experience in the coast guard sector. It was also agreed to increase cooperation between Pakistan’s National Police Academy and the Royal Malaysia Police College. Under this, ties will be strengthened further for training programmes, exchange of experience and improvement in professional capacity.

The meeting also decided to set up a joint working group to promote institutional ties between the two ministries. The aim of the step is to review progress in various areas of mutual cooperation and make coordination effective.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Malaysia needed to be strengthened further. He expressed the hope that the Malaysian home minister’s visit would prove an important milestone in taking relations between the two countries to the next level.

Describing Malaysia as the fastest-developing country among Muslim countries, Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan wanted to benefit from Malaysia’s experience. The meeting also discussed the promotion of tourism and easing of visa facilities. Malaysia is an excellent tourism option for Pakistani citizens, and easier visa facilities would help increase people-to-people contacts between the two countries.

Reaffirming their resolve to strengthen bilateral relations, both sides agreed to take cooperation forward in various fields, including security, law enforcement, training, tourism and manpower.