Pakistan, UK agree to expand cooperation on counterterrorism, illegal migration

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have committed to strengthening their collaboration in key areas, including counterterrorism and combating illegal migration and human smuggling. This enhanced partnership aims to improve institutional cooperation and police training between the two nations.

The understanding was formalized during a meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the British Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, and the UN, Hamish Falconer. The discussions focused on shared security challenges and opportunities for joint action.

Minister Falconer commended Pakistan's "positive and significant" role in facilitating peace initiatives, specifically mentioning the US-Iran peace deal. He acknowledged the historic contributions of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir in these diplomatic efforts. The agreement signals a deepening of bilateral ties and a shared commitment to regional stability.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir played a historic role