Thu, September 17, 2026
New York (Web Desk): Pakistan and China have renewed their pledge to reinforce their long-standing strategic security partnership by expanding cooperation in counterterrorism, strengthening border controls, curbing illegal immigration, fighting drug trafficking, and encouraging closer people-to-people interaction during a high-level meeting at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with China’s Vice Minister of Public Security and Director of the Special Service Bureau, Ling Zhifeng, where both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening collaboration on internal security and jointly addressing terrorism along with emerging security threats.
The two sides agreed to increase coordination on key security issues, particularly in the areas of border management, preventing unlawful migration, and intensifying joint efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
During the talks, Naqvi stressed that every avenue of terrorist financing must be blocked, asserting that countries involved in supporting or funding militant organisations should face a united international response.
He said that Pakistan is determined to elevate security cooperation with China to a higher level, reaffirming Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the common interests of both nations.
Referring to measures taken for the protection of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan, the interior minister noted that a dedicated Special Protection Police Force has been established to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and the projects linked to them.
The interior minister also highlighted the importance of strengthening direct public engagement between the two countries, describing people-to-people ties as a vital pillar of Pakistan-China relations.
He added that simplifying visa procedures would help promote greater interaction between the citizens of both countries.
Ling Zhifeng acknowledged Pakistan’s significant sacrifices in the global campaign against terrorism and commended its continued efforts to eliminate extremist violence.
The Chinese minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism and emphasized that both countries should maintain close coordination to effectively tackle evolving security challenges.
He further assured the Pakistani delegation that visa and immigration-related matters would be reviewed with the objective of making bilateral travel and exchanges more convenient.
The meeting highlighted the growing strength of Pakistan-China security cooperation, with both sides expressing confidence that enhanced coordination in counterterrorism, border protection, and public safety would further solidify their enduring all-weather strategic partnership.
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