Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi concluded a high-level engagement in Brussels where he met Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quinten to discuss an expanded framework for bilateral security cooperation. The ministers highlighted a shared commitment to coordinated action against emerging cross-border threats and pledged to enhance operational collaboration between their law-enforcement agencies.
Both sides conducted a thorough review of existing mechanisms and focused attention on the rising global challenge of illegal immigration, agreeing to reinforce joint efforts to dismantle international migrant-smuggling networks. Enhanced information sharing and closer law-enforcement coordination were identified as immediate priorities to disrupt transnational human trafficking routes and reduce irregular movement.
The talks also covered deeper cooperation on counterterrorism and counter-narcotics initiatives, with both ministers expressing readiness to expand technical collaboration. Plans discussed include joint training programs for paramilitary forces and specialized units to build shared capacity for tackling organised crime and extremist threats, strengthening practical interoperability between Pakistan and Belgium.
Minister Mohsin Naqvi underlined the need for a global, unified approach to illegal migration, stressing that coordinated strategies are essential to address both the root causes and the operational networks that facilitate irregular movement. He noted that Pakistan has already taken strict and effective measures to curb illegal migration, significantly bolstering its regulatory and enforcement systems.
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quinten praised Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and illegal immigration, describing Islamabad’s actions as a positive example for the region and the wider international community. Senior Pakistani diplomats based in Brussels and senior officials from Belgium’s Ministry of Interior attended the meeting, reflecting its high-level importance.
The interaction is expected to pave the way for deeper security-sector engagement in the coming months, with both capitals focused on translating policy agreements into tangible operational steps to strengthen bilateral security cooperation and protect shared interests.
