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ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where both sides discussed strengthening security cooperation and deepening institutional ties between the two interior ministries.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration in security matters, including information sharing, capacity building and coordinated efforts to counter emerging threats.
Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to expanding strategic cooperation.
A significant portion of the discussion centred on the long-standing issue of the legal status of Rohingya Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Interior Minister expressed gratitude to Mohsin Naqvi for Pakistan’s support and efforts regarding the matter.
Prince Abdulaziz also conveyed condolences to the families of the personnel martyred in the recent attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar, acknowledging their sacrifice and service.
The two ministers agreed to launch a training exchange programme for police and paramilitary forces, marking a new phase of professional collaboration between the two countries.
It was also decided that the next meeting of the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Interior Ministries Working Group will be held next month.
Minister said Saudi Arabia is “a second home for every Pakistani” and expressed pride in the strong, enduring partnership between the two nations.
Pakistan’s Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, Commandant Federal Constabulary Nazir Gaara, Commandant National Police Academy Muhammad Idrees, and senior officials of the Saudi Interior Ministry were also present during the meeting.