ISTANBUL: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Istanbul on an official visit to Türkiye, where he received a warm welcome at the airport.
Naqvi met his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Çiftçi, at the Turkish Ministry of Interior. Both Interior Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed his Turkish counterpart on the positive results of Pakistan’s crackdown against the illegal immigration mafia.
The Turkish Interior Minister stated that the rate of illegal immigration from Pakistan to Türkiye had declined from 70 percent to 17 percent. He appreciated Pakistan’s measures and acknowledged the remarkable reduction in illegal immigration.
During the meeting, the two Interior Ministers signed an agreement to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking and organised crime.
Both sides also agreed to establish a “Joint Working Group” to strengthen cooperation between their respective interior ministries.
The meeting also focused on enhancing collaboration in cyber policing, the Anti-Narcotics Force, the National Police Academy and other relevant fields.
The two countries agreed to further strengthen cooperation through technical assistance, exchanges of experts and joint initiatives.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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