Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday underscored Pakistan’s pivotal role in global security, describing the country as a “wall between terrorism and the rest of the world” during a meeting with a visiting U.S. congressional delegation in Islamabad.
The meeting took place ahead of Pakistan’s planned high-level trade mission to the United States, which will address bilateral economic ties and the recently imposed 29 percent tariff on Pakistani exports.
Naqvi met with Congressmen Jack Bergman, Tom Suozzi, and Jonathan Jackson—members of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus—alongside U.S. Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker and other senior officials.
The discussion focused on counterterrorism cooperation, border security, trade, and investment. Naqvi stressed the need for enhanced intelligence and technology-sharing, noting that Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism are unmatched.
He welcomed the congressional visit, the first from Capitol Hill in nearly two years, as a significant step in reaffirming strategic ties. The interior minister also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to investor protection, referencing the recent U.S. participation in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry expressed optimism over the upcoming Pakistan-U.S. counterterrorism dialogue in June, stating it would further strengthen cooperation on shared security challenges.
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