Islamabad / London: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met British Interior Minister Yvette Cooper in London to discuss issues of mutual interest and legal assistance in criminal cases.
Effective border management and measures to deal with illegal immigrants were also discussed in the meeting, while issues of training of Pakistani police officers in the UK were also discussed.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Yvette Cooper on assuming the post of British Home Secretary and wished her well.
Mohsin Naqvi said that it would be a pleasure if Pakistani police officers receive regular training in the UK, and would welcome the UK’s cooperation in this regard. Greater cooperation is essential to combating illegal immigration.
The Interior Minister said that developed countries and developing countries should take joint measures in this regard, with the United Kingdom wanting to increase cooperation in border management, legal assistance in criminal cases and dealing with illegal immigration.
Mohsin Naqvi said that there should be no apology for those who incite violence through social media, those who incite people to violent incidents are condemnable.
The British Home Minister said that Britain attaches great importance to relations with Pakistan, and will continue to cooperate with Pakistan in various fields.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi invited the British counterpart to visit Pakistan.
In the meeting held in London, Pakistani High Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Faisal and senior officials of the British Ministry of Home Affairs were also present on this occasion.
