ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that terrorism is a global issue that requires a unified response.
The minister expressed these views during a meeting with the outgoing US Ambassador Donald Blome on Thursday.
“The international community must collaborate to devise a comprehensive plan for its eradication,” he said.
The interior minister also emphasised Pakistan’s strict stance on illegal immigration, adding that no unauthorised foreign nationals would be allowed to reside in the country.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including the strengthening of Pakistan-US ties.
The minister praised Ambassador Blome’s contributions to fostering ties between the two nations and extended his best wishes for the diplomat’s future endeavours.
The US Ambassador condemned recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, reiterating the need for global cooperation to combat the menace.
Furthermore, Ambassador Blome expressed gratitude for the support he received from Pakistani institutions during his tenure, acknowledging their cooperation in facilitating diplomatic efforts.
The US Deputy Head of Mission Natalie Baker was also present in the meeting.
Yesterday Ambassador Blome met with Pakistan’s Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik and discussed bilateral cooperation.
Earlier this week he met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The mister vowed to continue positive engagement with the new US administration as president-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on January 20.
Last week, Ambassador Blome met with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and highlighted prospects of boosting trade between Pakistan and the US in the IT and digital services sectors.
Following Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the US presidential election, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his congratulatory message, said that he is looking forward to working closely with the incoming Administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.
