Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Azerbaijan’s Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Ismat Rashid Aliyev during the Istanbul International Expo on Thursday.

Both discussed ways to further strengthen the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Expressing his gratitude for Azerbaijan’s support, Minister Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing its anti-narcotics efforts.

He emphasized the importance of joint collaboration in tackling cross-border crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and terrorism.

Both ministers agreed that there is significant potential for enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including border management, human trafficking prevention, and security coordination.

Later, Azerbaijani Minister of State visited the Pakistani pavilion at the Expo and lauded Pakistan’s technological advancements and manufacturing capabilities.