Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening border management and jointly combating terrorism.
This consensus was reached during a meeting in Kabul on Sunday between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence, regional stability, and deeper collaboration to address shared challenges.
Their discussions focused on key security issues, including counterterrorism efforts, the prevention of cross-border infiltration, and dealing with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
They also reviewed strategies for effective border control, countering drug trafficking, and managing the movement of people across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The issue of repatriating Afghan nationals illegally residing in Pakistan was also discussed as a major priority.
Minister Naqvi stated that terrorist groups are a serious threat to regional peace, and stressed the need for joint efforts to eradicate them.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to maintain strong, brotherly ties with Afghanistan and highlighted the country’s longstanding hospitality toward Afghan refugees, while encouraging legal migration pathways.
Upon his arrival at the Afghan Ministry of Interior, Naqvi was warmly received by Sirajuddin Haqqani, reflecting the cordial nature of the engagement.
The meeting was also attended by senior officials from both sides, including Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Ibrahim Sardar, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, and Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha.
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