Pakistan and US to Hold Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in June

Islamabad – In a bid to enhance bilateral coordination in combating terrorism, Pakistan and the United States have agreed to hold a counter-terrorism dialogue in June this year. The decision was made during a meeting between US Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad on Thursday.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the broader scope of Pakistan-US relations, focusing particularly on mutual cooperation against terrorism and other areas of shared interest. The US envoy condemned recent terrorist attacks, including the Jaffer Express attack, and expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highlighted the global nature of terrorism and the need for collective international efforts to tackle this pressing issue. He also appreciated US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Pakistan’s significant role in the fight against terrorism.

Minister Naqvi assured the US envoy that Pakistan would fully cooperate in repatriating illegal Pakistani immigrants from the US. He further confirmed that Pakistan is taking robust actions against terrorists and is formulating a comprehensive counter-terrorism policy to strengthen national security.

In addition, both sides agreed on the upcoming Pak-US Caucus meeting scheduled for April 30 in New York, where they will continue discussions on strategic cooperation.

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The meeting was also attended by State Minister Talal Chaudhry, US Political Counsellor Zeke Harken Rider, and Federal Secretary for Interior Khurram Agha. Ambassador Natalie Baker congratulated Talal Chaudhry on his recent appointment as Minister of State for Interior and praised the development projects taking place in Islamabad.