Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in internal security and regional stability as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in Doha.
The meeting focused on strengthening security partnerships, improving coordination between the two countries and reviewing the evolving regional situation. Naqvi also held separate meetings with the interior ministers of Spain and Lebanon and Syria’s minister for emergency situations during his visit to Qatar.
During the meeting in Doha, Naqvi met Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s interior minister and commander of the Internal Security Force, Lekhwiya.
The two ministers held detailed discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation in internal security and strengthening their existing security partnership. They also reviewed regional developments and discussed matters concerning peace and stability.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation between their respective interior ministries and agreed to further strengthen their partnership in security-related matters.
Naqvi said Pakistan and Qatar were working together to promote regional peace and stability, highlighting the importance of continued coordination between the two countries.
Sheikh Khalifa, meanwhile, said Qatar attached great importance to its relations with Pakistan, reaffirming Doha’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Naqvi meets Spanish, Lebanese interior ministers
On the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha, Naqvi also met Spain’s interior minister to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the Spanish interior minister praised Pakistan’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and acknowledged a reported 64% reduction in illegal immigration towards Europe.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities to further improve coordination on shared concerns, including irregular migration.
Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain was also present during the meetings held as part of Naqvi’s visit to Qatar.
Naqvi also met Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, to discuss bilateral security cooperation and ways to improve coordination between the two countries.
Both sides reviewed areas of mutual interest and agreed to further activate coordination between their respective interior ministries.
The meeting underscored the importance of continued engagement and cooperation on security-related matters amid evolving regional challenges.
Pakistan, Syria agree to cooperate on emergency response
In another meeting in Doha, Naqvi met Syrian Minister for Emergency Situations Raed Al-Saleh to discuss cooperation in disaster management and emergency response.
The two sides agreed to enhance collaboration in these areas, with an emphasis on strengthening coordination and improving the ability to respond to emergencies and disasters.
The meeting formed part of Pakistan’s broader engagement with regional and international partners during Naqvi’s visit to Qatar.
Naqvi’s meetings with his counterparts from Qatar, Spain, Lebanon and Syria reflect Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships in internal security, migration management, disaster response and regional stability.
The discussions also provided an opportunity to review regional developments and identify areas where closer cooperation could serve the interests of the participating countries.
