Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met a delegation from the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianzan in Islamabad.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the Islamabad Police and Beijing Police.

It was agreed that officers from Islamabad will travel to Beijing for specialized training in modern policing methods and technology.

The officers will also receive training in artificial intelligence to improve policing systems back home.

Highlighting the importance of learning from the highly equipped and modern Beijing Police force, Naqvi said the advanced training will boost the capabilities of Islamabad Police.

The minister also welcomed Beijing’s support in providing anti-riot training to Islamabad Police and stressed the importance of timely information exchange in tackling terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, and human smuggling.

Naqvi thanked the Beijing Police delegation for their commitment to expanding cooperation.

The Chinese delegation included Li Yuhang, Deputy Director General of China’s Ministry of Public Security, and senior directors from the Beijing Police Department.

Pakistani officials, including Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the federal interior secretary, DG FIA, and IG Islamabad, also attended the meeting.