*Islamabad: Meeting Between Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker*
- Country Director INL Line Nelson was also present during the meeting.
- Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker expressed her condolences over the recent martyrdom of police and Rangers personnel in Islamabad.
- The meeting involved a detailed discussion on Pakistan-U.S. relations and increasing bilateral cooperation.
- The discussion also covered the organization of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan.
- Natalie Baker conveyed her best wishes regarding the holding of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
- Mohsin Naqvi expressed the desire to modernize the FIA on the lines of the FBI.
- He welcomed U.S. cooperation in this regard.
- Both parties agreed that the U.S. will assist in restructuring the FIA along the lines of the FBI.
- The U.S. will also support the activation of the National Forensic Agency in line with modern requirements.
- Mohsin Naqvi highlighted the critical importance of U.S. cooperation in enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement agencies.
- He stressed that providing modern equipment and tools to the Civil Armed Forces to combat terrorism and emergencies is a pressing need.
- Equipping the Civil Armed Forces with modern tools and equipment is a top priority, said Mohsin Naqvi.
- He emphasized that Pakistan and the U.S. share excellent relations, which span several decades.
- Mohsin Naqvi clarified that no foreigner holding legal documents will be expelled from Islamabad.
- He further stated that no foreigner residing illegally will be allowed to stay in Islamabad.
- Natalie Baker mentioned that the U.S. is working with Pakistani authorities to increase the representation of women in law enforcement agencies.
- Natalie Baker congratulated Minister Mohsin Naqvi for the successful organization of the police officers’ passing-out parade ceremony.
- Federal Secretary for Interior Khuram Ali Agha and Additional Secretary for Interior Rifaat Mukhtar Raja were also present during the meeting.