Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladeshi Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed have signed a historic anti-drug cooperation agreement during a high-level meeting held in Dhaka.
The agreement aims to boost bilateral coordination between Pakistan and Bangladesh to tackle drug smuggling, illegal transportation networks, and international supply chains.
The important meeting took place in Dhaka, where both interior ministers discussed enhanced cooperation in security and law enforcement.
Both sides agreed that stronger coordination is necessary to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating across borders.
The agreement was described as a significant step toward strengthening regional security cooperation.
Joint working group
Under the agreement, Pakistan and Bangladesh will establish a joint working group at the secretary level.
The group will focus on real-time information sharing regarding drug trafficking networks and criminal supply chains.
Both countries also agreed to increase cooperation in training law enforcement personnel and adopting modern technology for more effective operations.
Expanded security cooperation beyond drugs
The discussions also extended beyond narcotics control.
Both sides agreed to enhance collaboration in counter-terrorism efforts, human trafficking prevention, cybercrime control, and financial fraud investigations.
Officials emphasized the growing need for coordinated responses to transnational crimes.
During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi assured full cooperation for Bangladesh’s Safe City project.
He stated that Pakistan would provide all possible technical assistance to support urban security and surveillance systems.
The two ministers also discussed broader technological cooperation in public safety and policing systems.
Mohsin Naqvi invited his Bangladeshi counterpart to visit Pakistan for further discussions on bilateral cooperation.
The Bangladeshi Home Minister thanked Pakistan for its support and cooperation during the meeting.
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