In a crucial meeting aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, met with a high-level U.S. delegation led by Gregory Loogerfo, the U.S. Coordinator for Counter-terrorism. The two sides agreed to significantly strengthen information exchange and joint efforts in combating terrorism and drug trafficking.
The meeting, held on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, highlighted the growing partnership between Pakistan and the United States in addressing global security challenges. Loogerfo congratulated Minister Naqvi and the Pakistani people on Independence Day, further solidifying the cordial relationship between the two nations.
Key highlights of the discussion included a commitment to enhance intelligence sharing on terrorism-related threats and to improve coordination between the two countries in the fight against narcotics. Both sides agreed that a more effective collaboration would lead to better outcomes in countering terrorism, extremism, and transnational crime.
Minister Naqvi praised the positive shift in Pak-U.S. relations since the Trump administration, noting that mutual trust, transparency, and cooperation had become the cornerstone of the partnership. He also commended U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts toward global peace and acknowledged the importance of continued dialogue between the two nations.
The minister also noted the significance of the ongoing counter-terrorism dialogue in helping both countries align their strategies and build a unified approach against terrorism. He highlighted the U.S. designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Maajid Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations, calling it a crucial and praiseworthy move.
Gregory Loogerfo emphasized Pakistan’s geostrategic importance in the global counter-terrorism landscape, offering condolences for the loss of life in terrorist attacks within Pakistan. He reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism and restore peace in the region.
This agreement to bolster counter-terrorism cooperation marks a significant step forward in the evolving partnership between Pakistan and the United States, reinforcing their shared commitment to global peace and security.
