Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Ambassador Donald Blome at the Interior Ministry. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, including counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and security cooperation were discussed. Both sides decided to enhance cooperation in these areas and agreed to hold a “Law Enforcement Dialogue” in October this year.
Interior Minister said that US cooperation in capacity building of law enforcement agencies is of utmost importance. He emphasized that the Ministry of Interior will provide full support to further strengthen bilateral relations. He also mentioned that during his recent visit to New York, the ways to enhance cooperation between Islamabad Police and New York Police Department were discussed and a delegation of Islamabad Police will soon visit New York to explore opportunities in this regard. He also stated that we were interested in the training of our officers by the New York Police Department.
Interior Minister highlighted that all minorities in Pakistan have equal rights under the Constitution. He added that it is responsibility of the government to protect them and all possible measures have been taken in this regard. He said that all of the accused involved in Jaranwala Tragedy were arrested.
While appreciating the successful organization and arrangements of the T20 World Cup in the United States, Interior Minister said that the United States has become a new destination for international cricket. Mohsin Naqvi stated that we were working on a tri-lateral series between Pakistan, USA and Canada, as well as a cricket league in the United States and Canada. US Ambassador said that a large number of fans enjoyed exciting and thrilling matches.
Federal Secretary Interior Khurram Ali Agha, Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and IG Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi were also present on the occasion.
