10 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja) :- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad. Country Director, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Lynn Nelson was also present on the occasion. Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker expressed condolences over the martyrdom of police and Rangers personnel in Islamabad.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on enhancing bilateral cooperation and Pak-US relations. Moreover, the holding of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan was also discussed during the meeting. Natalie Baker expressed her best wishes for the successful holding of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi expressed his desire to make the FIA a modern institution on the lines of the FBI. He stated that he would welcome the cooperation of the United States in this regard. During the meeting, it was agreed that the United States would provide support in modernizing the FIA on the lines of FBI. It was also agreed that the US will provide assistance in making the National Forensic Agency more effective in accordance with the modern requirements.
Interior Minister said that cooperation of USA in enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies is of utmost importance. He stressed the need for providing modern weapon and equipment to the civil armed forces to effectively deal with terrorism and emergencies. He said that equipping the civil armed forces with modern weapon and equipment is the top priority.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that Pakistan and the US have excellent relations, which span over several decades. He said that no foreigner with legal documents is being expelled from Islamabad, but illegal foreigners will not be allowed to stay in Islamabad.
Natalie Baker said that they are working with Pakistani authorities to increase the representation of women in law enforcement agencies.
Federal Secretary Interior Khurram Ali Agha and Additional Secretary Interior Riffat Mukhtar Raja were also present on the occasion.