Naqvi, Haqqani vow to bolster counter-terrorism cooperation
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Kabul on a one-day official visit on Sunday, where he held high-level talks with his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani on counter-terrorism, border management, and the repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals.
Upon arrival at Kabul International Airport, Naqvi was received by Afghanistan's Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Nabi Omari. Senior Afghan interior ministry officials were also present at the welcome ceremony. Naqvi was accompanied by Pakistan's Federal Secretary for Interior Khurram Agha and other senior officials.
کابل۔ وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی افغانستان کے ایک روزہ سرکاری دورے پر کابل پہنچ گئے
کابل انٹرنیشنل ائرپورٹ پر افغانستان کے نائب وزیر داخلہ محمد نبی عمری نے وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا استقبال کیا
افغانستان کی وزارت داخلہ کے اعلی حکام بھی اس موقع پر موجود تھے pic.twitter.com/thx8ipxhPa — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 20, 2025
During his visit, Naqvi met with Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani at the Afghan Ministry of Interior. The two sides held detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in countering terrorism, managing cross-border infiltration, and addressing the issue of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The talks also focused on strengthening mechanisms for the effective management of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, curbing narcotics smuggling, and streamlining cross-border movement.
Discussions included the ongoing process of repatriating Afghan nationals who are residing illegally in Pakistan.
Both interior ministers emphasised the need for peaceful coexistence, stability, and mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
کابل:وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی کابل میں اپنے افغان ہم منصب سراج الدین حقانی سے اہم ملاقات
وزیرداخلہ کا افغان وزارت داخلہ آمد پر افغان وزیر داخلہ سراج الدین حقانی نے خیر مقدم کیا
دوطرفہ تعلقات خصوصا انسداد دہشت گردی و دراندازی و کالعدم تحریک طالبان کے حوالے سے تبادلہ خیال pic.twitter.com/O3mqWPgfZa — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 20, 2025
'Terrorist organisations are spreading chaos and instability. We must act jointly to stop them,' Naqvi said during the meeting. 'Pakistan desires brotherly and long-term relations with Afghanistan,' he added.
Naqvi noted that Pakistan had hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades and reiterated that legal pathways for Afghan citizens to enter Pakistan remain open.
Also present at the meeting were Afghanistan's Senior Deputy Interior Minister Ibrahim Sardar, Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, senior diplomatic officials, and representatives from Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior.
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