Pakistan, Qatar agree to bolster security partnership

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who also serves as the Commander of the Internal Security Force in Doha, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

The meeting featured a detailed discussion on enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas related to internal security.

Both Interior Ministers agreed to strengthen their security partnership.

The discussion also covered the current situation in the region, as well as matters concerning regional peace and stability.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between their respective interior ministries.

It was decided that mutual cooperation and partnership regarding internal security would be further bolstered.

Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan and Qatar are working together for regional peace and stability.

The Qatari Interior Minister remarked that they attach great importance to their relations with Pakistan.

دوحہ، وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی قطری ہم منصب و داخلی سلامتی فورس (لخویہ) کے کمانڈر شیخ خلیفہ بن حمد بن خلیفہ آل ثانی سے ملاقات ملاقات میں داخلی سکیورٹی سے متعلقہ شعبوں میں دوطرفہ تعاون بڑھانے پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال دونوں وزرائے داخلہ کا سکیورٹی پارنٹر شپ بڑھانے پر اتفاق https://t.co/H2otEMth5m

Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi also held separate meetings with his Spanish and Lebanese counterparts and Syria’s minister for emergency and disaster management on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha.

He discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest with the dignitaries. 

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain was also present during these meetings.

During his meeting with Spain’s interior minister, Naqvi praised Pakistan’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and highly appreciated the reported 64 percent decline in illegal immigration to Europe.

In his meeting with Lebanese Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar, Naqvi discussed security cooperation.

Both sides agreed to strengthen coordination and make contacts between their interior ministries more effective.

Naqvi also met Syrian Minister for Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh.

The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in disaster management and emergency response.

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