ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke held a virtual meeting on Friday, discussing a wide range of issues related to bilateral security cooperation and matters of mutual interest.
Both sides agreed to enhance collaboration to curb illegal immigration, stressing the need for coordinated efforts and information sharing. The two ministers also discussed the launch of training programs for officers of Pakistan’s police and paramilitary forces.
The meeting further explored possibilities for increased cooperation between Australia’s security agencies and Pakistan’s National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency, as well as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
In a significant development, Pakistan and Australia decided to establish a Joint Working Group to advance bilateral cooperation in security and law enforcement.
The two ministers also exchanged views on the upcoming tour of the Australian cricket team to Pakistan. Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed his Australian counterpart on the security arrangements being put in place for the visiting team.
Naqvi extended an invitation to Minister Burke to visit Pakistan, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. –Agencies
