KABUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to enhance mutual cooperation for effective border management and joint efforts to eliminate terrorism.
The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani in Kabul on Sunday.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence, regional stability, and strengthened bilateral collaboration.
Key discussions focused on counterterrorism, controlling cross-border infiltration, and tackling the activities of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The two sides also reviewed strategies to manage the Pakistan-Afghanistan border more efficiently, curb drug trafficking, and regulate the movement of people across the border.
The repatriation of Afghan nationals residing illegally in Pakistan was another critical point of discussion.
Minister Naqvi highlighted the destabilizing role of terrorist organizations and stressed the need for united action to combat these threats.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering strong, brotherly ties with Afghanistan, grounded in mutual respect and cooperation.
Naqvi also underscored Pakistan’s long-standing hospitality toward millions of Afghan refugees and affirmed continued support for those arriving through legal means.
Upon arrival at the Afghan Ministry of Interior, Naqvi was warmly received by Sirajuddin Haqqani.
The meeting was attended by senior officials including Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Ibrahim Sardar, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, and Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha.
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