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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to extend cooperation in curbing cybercrime, online fraud
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to extend cooperation in curbing cybercrime, online fraud

From Dawn · () English

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  • Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and online fraud.
  • The interior ministers of both nations met in New York to discuss the agreement.
  • They also planned to broaden collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including police training and exchange programs.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have committed to strengthening their joint efforts against cybercrime and online fraud. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Salahuddin Ahmed in New York.

Beyond cybersecurity, the ministers resolved to expand cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest. This includes the development of training and exchange programs designed for police officers from both countries. The initiative aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities and foster closer working relationships.

We must seize new opportunities to further strengthen our mutual relations.

โ€” Mohsin NaqviFollowing discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation.

During their discussion, the leaders also addressed the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the broader situation in the Middle East. Bangladesh's minister commended Pakistan's role in promoting peace. Naqvi, in turn, highlighted the significant contributions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir to maintaining peace, emphasizing the need to capitalize on new opportunities to deepen bilateral ties.

constructive role

โ€” Salahuddin AhmedPraising Pakistan's efforts in establishing peace.
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