ISLAMABAD, (TDI): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Interior Minister, Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, in Islamabad, during which they agreed to implement the prisoner swap agreement and enhance security cooperation between the two countries.
According to state-run Radio Pakistan, both nations have also agreed to take steps toward designating Islamabad and Riyadh as “twin cities.”
The meeting focused on the deployment of regular police and paramilitary forces, as well as the training of law enforcement personnel from both sides, in line with an existing bilateral law enforcement agreement.
Military and security cooperation remains a key pillar of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship, which includes the recent deployment of troops, joint military operations, and regular training programs to improve defense capabilities.
Pakistan is also a member of the Islamic Military Alliance, led by Saudi Arabia, with the aim of combating terrorism and promoting global peace.
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Since the 1970s, Pakistani troops have been stationed in Saudi Arabia to ensure the Kingdom’s security, while Pakistan has also been responsible for training Saudi armed forces and pilots.
According to a statement from Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, the talks centered on the domestic transfer of police and paramilitary forces and planning for new joint training initiatives.
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Before meeting with Naqvi, Al-Dawood had met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of business deals between the two countries.
In October, 27 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth $2.2 billion were signed during the visit of Saudi Arabia’s investment minister to Islamabad.
Following Sharif’s visit to Riyadh, the number of agreements had risen to 34, with a total value of $2.8 billion.
