Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks in Islamabad with US Deputy Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur, where both sides discussed bilateral relations and the evolving situation in the Middle East.
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The meeting was attended by US Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and senior officials from Pakistan’s Interior Ministry.
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in security, counterterrorism, and narcotics control, according to official sources.
Speaking during the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan-US relations had further strengthened during the tenure of US President Donald Trump, adding that ties between the two countries were based on mutual trust and cooperation.
The interior minister also stated that Pakistan had ensured comprehensive security arrangements for American companies involved in the Reko Diq mining project and expressed hope that direct flights between Pakistan and the United States would resume soon.
Naqvi further voiced optimism for a peaceful and long-term resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Paul Kapur appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and stability and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Islamabad across multiple sectors.
