ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry met with the UK’s Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, on Friday.
The meeting focused on Pakistan–UK relations and key matters of mutual interest.
Both sides discussed in detail the security situation, issues related to Afghanistan, and the extradition requests Pakistan has sent to the United Kingdom.
A significant portion of the meeting centered on the Upscale Programme, particularly cooperation on tackling serious crimes and the process of relocating Afghan nationals to the UK. Talal Chaudhry emphasized that under the Upscale Programme, collaboration on addressing serious offences and enhancing security cooperation will be further strengthened.
Baroness Chapman praised Pakistan’s efforts in improving immigration cooperation between the two countries and expressed the UK’s commitment to expanding joint initiatives.
The meeting highlighted a shared resolve to deepen bilateral collaboration in security, immigration, and regional stability.