Pakistan, China Agree on Joint Anti-Terror Response
Naqvi briefed Xiaohong on measures being taken to safeguard Chinese citizens in Pakistan, with the Chinese minister expressing satisfaction with the steps.
ISLAMABAD (Dr Zafar/Web Desk): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced the establishment of a special protection unit in Islamabad aimed at ensuring enhanced security for Chinese nationals residing and working in Pakistan.
The announcement was made during his meeting with China’s Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, held at the Ministry of Public Security headquarters in Beijing.
According to an official statement issued by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, both sides agreed to introduce a joint rapid response mechanism to counter terrorism. The agreement also includes expanded training initiatives to strengthen the professional capabilities of police and law enforcement agencies.
Minister Wang Xiaohong praised Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and improve internal security, acknowledging the country’s significant sacrifices in the global fight against extremism.
The two ministers further agreed to formulate a joint strategy to enhance the skills of police and security personnel and to maintain continuous intelligence and information-sharing between relevant institutions of both countries.
During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi briefed the Chinese minister on steps being taken to protect Chinese citizens and projects in Pakistan. Expressing satisfaction with these measures, Naqvi reaffirmed that the security of Chinese nationals and joint development projects remains a top priority for Pakistan.
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The two officials also discussed cooperation in cybercrime prevention. Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s aim to leverage Chinese expertise to enhance the capabilities of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA), noting that AI-based technologies from China could significantly aid in counterterrorism and security management.
Naqvi also invited the Chinese minister to visit Pakistan and conveyed greetings to China’s president and prime minister on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Xiaohong, in turn, invited Naqvi to the Global Security Cooperation Forum scheduled to be held in China this September, reaffirming China’s willingness to cooperate with Pakistan at all levels.
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