Pakistan, Malaysia agree on joint working group for security cooperation

Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to establish a joint working group between their interior ministries to bolster institutional cooperation, signaling a move to deepen their strategic alliance. The understanding was reached during delegation-level talks between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Malaysia's Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

The joint working group will concentrate on key areas of mutual concern, including counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime, and the prevention of illegal immigration. Discussions also covered enhancing cooperation between the National Police Academy of Pakistan and the Royal Malaysia Police College, as well as promoting tourism and facilitating visa procedures between the two nations.

Both sides expressed optimism that the visit and subsequent agreements would mark a significant milestone in elevating bilateral relations. Minister Naqvi highlighted the potential for increased work quotas for Pakistanis to travel to Malaysia through legal channels. A high-level Pakistani delegation is expected to visit Malaysia soon to further advance these ties.

In a separate meeting, Malaysian Minister Ismail met with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, who emphasized the critical need for unified efforts to combat transnational networks involved in human trafficking and migrant smuggling. President Zardari commended the progress in strengthening institutional cooperation, particularly in internal security, immigration, and legal matters, viewing it as a major step towards regional security stabilization.

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Unified efforts to combat transnational networks involved in human trafficking and migrant smuggling.