Warsaw (TDI): A six-country ministerial conference held in Warsaw strongly endorsed Pakistan’s recent measures against illegal migration, commending the country for tangible progress in curbing human smuggling and irregular movement.
The high-level meeting brought together interior ministers from several European nations, with Pakistan represented by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who headed the national delegation. Discussions centered on migration control, breaking transnational smuggling networks, and strengthening mutual security cooperation.
The conference was hosted by Poland’s Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński. Other participating ministers included Igor Taro of Estonia, Richards Kozlovskis of Latvia, Heikki Tamminen of Finland, and Gintaras Aliksandravicius of Lithuania.
Participants unanimously acknowledged Pakistan’s intensified action against illegal migration, noting that enforcement efforts have delivered clear and encouraging outcomes. The ministers agreed to work jointly on a coordinated roadmap designed to deter irregular migration while supporting lawful, safe, and regulated mobility.
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In a key development, European countries represented at the meeting expressed readiness to open formal employment channels for Pakistani nationals through legal migration mechanisms. It was also agreed that designated focal persons would be appointed within interior ministries to ensure better coordination and information exchange.
Beyond migration, the talks included in-depth exchanges on internal security challenges, counter-terrorism cooperation, border control systems, and efforts to combat narcotics trafficking.
During his briefing, Minister Naqvi highlighted developments along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, stating that more than 20 terrorist groups are currently active inside Afghanistan. He stressed that Pakistan continues to act as a critical barrier preventing the spillover of terrorism beyond the region.
He further informed the gathering that Pakistan’s crackdown on human smuggling has led to a 47 percent reduction in illegal migration to Europe, underscoring the effectiveness of recent enforcement measures. According to Naqvi, sustained collaboration between Pakistan and European partners is essential to addressing shared migration and security concerns.
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The Pakistani delegation also comprised Ambassador Muhammad Sami, Usman Anwar, Ahsan Younas, Abid Khan, and Sohail Chaudhary, all of whom actively participated in the conference proceedings.
