Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pakistan, Middle East, North Africa and Afghanistan Hamish Falconer.
The British High Commissioner Jnae Marriott and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Dr Muhammad Faisal were also present in the meeting, says an official statement issued here on Thursday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and Pakistan-UK bilateral relations were discussed in detail. The meeting focused on collaborative efforts to enhance Pakistan-UK bilateral relations.
Mohsin Naqvi expressed good wishes for Hamish Falconer. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the UK.
The meeting emphasized the need for strong coordination between Pakistan and the UK on broader bilateral and regional issues.
The Interior Minister said the UK is Pakistan’s strong and best friend, highlighting the importance of transforming mutual cooperation into a sustainable economic partnership.
He welcomed Hamish Falconer’s visit to Pakistan, anticipating warmer bilateral relations. The Interior Minister also stressed the need for joint actions against baseless social media propaganda and misinformation.
He underscored that minorities in Pakistan have equal rights and protection of minorities is top priority of the government.