Shafaqna Pakistan: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the regional security situation and broader international developments.
According to PTV News, the meeting highlighted Pakistan’s mediation efforts that helped facilitate an agreement between the United States and Iran, as well as the country’s longstanding contribution to promoting regional and global peace.
The UN secretary-general praised Pakistan’s continued efforts to advance peace and acknowledged its constructive role in mediating regional challenges and supporting diplomatic initiatives.
Separately, Pakistan and Russia agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their respective interior ministries to institutionalise and expand bilateral cooperation. The discussions also included a review of progress made on decisions taken during their previous meeting.
The interior minister and his Russian counterpart, Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev, held a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on key security issues.
The two ministers held detailed discussions on the prevailing regional situation and explored avenues to enhance collaboration in counter-narcotics, counterterrorism, cybercrime prevention, and joint police training exercises. They also discussed developing a coordinated strategy to counter terrorist networks operating in the region, particularly in Afghanistan.
Naqvi invited his Russian counterpart to visit Pakistan, underscoring Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening engagement with Moscow.
Speaking during the meeting, Naqvi said that more than 25 terrorist organisations are currently active in Afghanistan, describing the elimination of extremist groups as a shared international responsibility.
“We need to work together and take effective measures to eradicate this menace,” Naqvi said, emphasising the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to combat terrorism.
Source: The News
