Naqvi, Chinese interior minister agree to deepen security cooperation, counterterrorism coordination
\n beijing
\nFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced the establishment of a special protection unit in Islamabad to ensure the security of Chinese citizens, calling their safety a top priority for Pakistan.
\nNaqvi made the announcement during a visit to the headquarters of China\u2019s Ministry of Public Security, where he was received by Chinese Interior Minister Wang Xiaohong. The two held a three-and-a-half-hour meeting covering Pakistan-China relations, counterterrorism cooperation, police training exchanges and other areas of mutual interest.
\nBoth sides agreed that the joint working group on internal security would meet every three months, while interior ministers from the two countries would hold annual meetings. They stressed the need to improve coordination to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
\nXiaohong expressed satisfaction over measures taken by Pakistan to protect Chinese citizens and praised Islamabad\u2019s efforts in counterterrorism and internal security. He said China views Pakistan\u2019s sacrifices in the war against terrorism with great respect.
\nThe two ministers also agreed to further strengthen the joint rapid response system against terrorism and crime. Discussions included sister city initiatives between Islamabad and Beijing, as well as a joint strategy to improve the training and professional skills of police and security personnel.
\nNaqvi highlighted the importance of exchanging experience and information between police and security institutions through training programmes. He briefed his counterpart on steps taken to ensure the security of Chinese nationals and joint projects.
\n\u201cWe have taken strong measures at all levels to ensure the security of Chinese citizens and joint projects,\u201d Naqvi said, adding that a special protection unit was being set up in Islamabad for this purpose.
\nHe said Pakistan would welcome Chinese cooperation in preventing cybercrime and intends to use Chinese support to strengthen the capacity of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. He added that AI-based Chinese technologies could help Pakistan address counterterrorism and broader security challenges.
\n\u201cPakistan and China share an unbreakable bond of enduring cooperation, and no one can create a wedge between us,\u201d Naqvi said, expressing his desire to further expand cooperation to protect mutual interests.
\nNaqvi invited Xiaohong to visit Pakistan, while the Chinese interior minister invited him to participate in the Global Security Cooperation Forum in China this September. Xiaohong said he was pleased to welcome the Pakistani minister at the start of 2026 and reaffirmed China\u2019s readiness to enhance bilateral cooperation at all levels. He also hosted a luncheon in honour of Naqvi and his delegation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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