ISLAMABAD: FBI Director Kash Patel has reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between the United States and Pakistan in counterterrorism and cybercrime, following a meeting with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC.
In a post on X, the FBI director described it as an honor to host the Pakistani interior minister, saying the FBI deeply appreciated Pakistan's support in protecting US interests in the region.
Patel said the two sides held important discussions on facilitating resources and specialized training to strengthen efforts against terrorism financing and enhance cyber investigations, both domestically and internationally.
"Our partnership is critical, and we look forward to more success ahead," the FBI director wrote.
The meeting reflects the continued engagement between Pakistan and the United States on security cooperation, with a particular focus on counterterrorism, cybercrime and capacity-building through technical assistance and training.
Pakistan and the United States have maintained cooperation on a range of law enforcement and security issues, including efforts to combat transnational crime, terrorist financing and emerging cyber threats.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been in Washington since Thursday and is holding important meetings there on peace in the Middle East and other issues.
