In his meeting with top officials from two vital states—UAE and Rwanda—at the World Governments Summit held in Dubai, Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, held high-level talks and aimed to bolster security and intelligence cooperation.
Naqvi, in his interaction with the Vice President and Interior Minister of the UAE, Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasized that expanding their cooperation in areas of mutual interest would bear fruit for both countries. He indicated his support for the exchange program that enables Pakistani officers to study the UAE’s policing model.
Furthermore, the talks involved counter-terrorism issues as well. Both countries agreed to develop a joint strategy for combating online extremism and to address the flow of money supporting extremist networks. Mohsin Naqvi said, “There is scope to further enhance security cooperation and counter-terrorism between the two countries through the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the areas of policing and counter-terrorism.”
Meanwhile, Naqvi held separate talks with Rwanda’s Interior Minister, Dr. Vincent Biruta, to further explore ways of strengthening cooperation in administrative and security spheres. The two agreed to look into the possibility of cooperation in areas of common interest and to identify focal points in the two ministries to facilitate coordination between the two parties. Dr. Biruta reiterated his country’s willingness to enhance cooperation with Pakistani institutions.
These quotes showcase the constant initiatives taken by Pakistan to enhance cooperation between countries on law enforcement, terrorism, and management of internal security. The talks of Naqvi with the UAE and Rwanda also showcase Pakistan’s concern for benchmarking global policing standards.
Naqvi also visited the office of Arab Customs Cooperation (ACC), which again demonstrates Pakistan’s keen interest in regional cooperation, security, and trade.
The meetings were reported to have been successful, with officials arguing that the dialogue would facilitate communication easier once the focal points are set.
The World Governments Summit became an avenue to discuss new security options, strengthen partnerships, and take specific action to develop solutions to issues of security, among others. The involvement of Pakistan underscores its commitment to cooperation globally in matters of governance and law enforcement.
