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- Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Istanbul on Erdoğan’s invitation to attend an international conference
- Both countries share close diplomatic ties, strengthened by mutual support on global issues
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Turkiye on Tuesday to discuss a range of issues, including security and the prevention of human trafficking, with officials on the sidelines of an international conference in Istanbul, according to an official statement issued in Islamabad.
The two countries have expressed growing concerns over the rise in human trafficking, particularly involving vulnerable migrants attempting to cross into Europe illegally. Many Pakistanis, driven by economic uncertainty, have fallen victim to traffickers, with some losing their lives while crossing seas on unsafe boats.
As Turkiye remains a key transit route for people trying to reach Europe without using official channels, both sides have worked to strengthen cooperation on this issue. Security remains another critical area of collaboration, particularly in countering transnational militant networks that threaten regional stability.
“Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will participate in an important international conference in Istanbul, which he is attending on the invitation of Turkiye’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,” the interior ministry announced on social media after Naqvi’s arrival in Istanbul. “The minister will represent Pakistan at the international conference and will meet with Turkiye’s cabinet ministers and top leadership.”
“During the visit to Turkiye, discussions will focus on promoting bilateral cooperation on a sustainable basis,” the statement added. “Talks will also be held with Turkiye’s ministers and leadership on enhancing cooperation in areas like border management, security and the prevention of human trafficking.”
Turkiye and Pakistan also share close diplomatic ties, strengthened by mutual support on regional and international issues.
Their defense collaboration includes significant joint ventures, such as Turkiye’s modernization of Pakistan’s submarines and the construction of MILGEM-class corvettes for the Pakistan Navy.
These projects have enhanced Pakistan’s maritime capabilities, reflecting a deepening strategic partnership.