Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a high-level meeting with his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani in Kabul on Sunday. During the talks, both sides reached an agreement to strengthen cooperation in crucial areas such as counter-terrorism and border management.
The Pakistani delegation, which included Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha and other senior officials, was on a day-long official visit to the Afghan capital.
Officials described the meeting as “important and timely,” given the escalating security concerns along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
According to an official statement, the two ministers engaged in comprehensive discussions on key issues. These included bilateral relations, the significant threat posed by the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), narcotics control, the regulation of cross-border movement, and the effective management of the Pak-Afghan frontier.
Mr. Naqvi emphasized the critical importance of mutual cooperation to eradicate terrorism, stating, “Terrorist organizations are spreading chaos and instability in the region, which both countries must counter through joint efforts.”
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to maintaining its brotherly and long-standing ties with Afghanistan. He also reminded the Afghan leadership that Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades without imposing any conditions.
“Our doors remain open for Afghan citizens seeking legal entry,” he added.
Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressed his willingness to enhance bilateral cooperation and acknowledged the shared responsibility of ensuring peace and security on both sides of the border.
Both ministers committed to deepening collaboration on intelligence sharing, joint border monitoring, and ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for activities detrimental to Pakistan’s security. This commitment is particularly crucial for the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, which have recently experienced a surge in terrorist attacks.
The meeting also addressed the ongoing process of repatriation for Afghan nationals residing illegally in Pakistan. Pakistani officials stressed the need for structured cooperation to ensure that this process is carried out in a dignified and well-coordinated manner.
