Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi has called for deeper international cooperation among law enforcement agencies to counter the growing threat of transnational crime and terrorism, stressing that no country could tackle today’s security challenges alone.
Addressing the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) in New York, Naqvi welcomed ministers, police chiefs and distinguished delegates from around the world, describing the gathering as an important platform for strengthening global security cooperation.
He said the world was facing a range of shared security challenges that transcend national borders, including terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking and money laundering. These threats, he noted, affected every country regardless of geography, making collective action imperative.
“No country is immune to these challenges, and no nation can address them on its own,” Naqvi said, emphasizing that international cooperation has become more important than ever.
The interior minister urged countries to work together through greater trust, timely intelligence sharing and mutual support. He underscored the need to establish stronger partnerships among law enforcement agencies to improve the global response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
Highlighting the rapid pace of technological change, Naqvi warned that criminal groups are exploiting emerging technologies to expand their operations. He said governments and police organizations must adopt advanced technologies to counter evolving threats while investing in the professional development of police personnel.
He stressed that strengthening training programmes and embracing innovation would enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to deal with modern-day security challenges effectively.
Naqvi noted that the summit had brought together experienced leaders from across the world, each possessing valuable knowledge and practical expertise. He encouraged participants to exchange ideas, learn from one another’s successes and identify new avenues for collaboration.
Describing the United Nations as a unique platform for fostering international cooperation, he thanked UN Police Adviser Faisal Shakar for providing an opportunity for police leaders and counterparts from different countries to meet and engage.
The minister said the summit united participating nations around the shared objective of making their countries safer, protecting their citizens and strengthening peace and security across the world. He described the gathering as a significant step toward building stronger international partnerships to address common security threats.
