Federal Interior and Narcotics Control Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday held talks with a high-level US delegation, agreeing to further strengthen cooperation on security, border management and law enforcement.

The US delegation was led by Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. The meeting reviewed overall Pakistan-US relations and explored ways to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

Both sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in security and border management. It was decided to further strengthen existing engagement under the US Anti-Terrorist Assistance (ATA) programme and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

Naqvi said advanced software would be deployed to help identify individuals involved in crimes abroad. The meeting also discussed specialised training programmes for officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Federal Constabulary and the Cyber Crime Agency.

The establishment of a Centre for Transnational Crime and a dedicated FIA academy with US support also came under review. The two sides agreed to equip border security agencies, coastal guards and other relevant institutions with modern US-supplied equipment.

The interior minister said the use of modern technology would significantly enhance the operational capacity of border security agencies and coastal guards.

He welcomed US assistance in the reorganisation of the Federal Constabulary and in strengthening the capabilities of the FIA and the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

Naqvi said US support in activating the FIA’s Counter-Terrorism Wing would be highly beneficial, describing it as the first federal-level anti-terrorism wing with effective coordination with provincial authorities.

He also briefed the delegation on NCCIA’s ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal call centres, stressing that advanced software is critical to preventing financial fraud and terror financing. He termed US cooperation in this area as particularly important.

The minister underlined the need to further expand collaboration with Pakistani institutions. The US delegation appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to enhance security cooperation and deepen bilateral ties.

The acting US ambassador acknowledged the ongoing coordination between the Ministry of Interior and US agencies at multiple levels and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to further strengthening the partnership with Pakistan.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the federal interior secretary, the FIA director general, the commandant of the Federal Constabulary, additional secretary interior, DG NCCIA, DG Passport and Immigration, the Islamabad police chief and senior officials also attended the meeting.