Mohsin Naqvi, Malaysian Counterpart Agree on Joint Working Group, Security Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail in Islamabad, where both sides agreed to expand cooperation in counterterrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, cybercrime prevention, and immigration management.
The meeting resulted in a decision to establish a Joint Working Group between the two interior ministries and strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and human smuggling.
Key Points:
- Bilateral relations were reviewed, with a focus on enhancing internal security and law enforcement cooperation.
- Intelligence-sharing was identified as crucial in tackling terrorism, narcotics, and cybercrime.
- Steps were discussed to make joint anti-human trafficking efforts more effective.
- Cooperation between Pakistan’s National Police Academy and the Royal Malaysian Police College was agreed upon.
- Tourism and visa facilitation were discussed, aiming to promote travel between the two countries.
Both ministers expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors.
