ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lebanon have agreed to expand their collaboration to effectively curb terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, money laundering, and cybercrime, according to a statement on Tuesday.
Released by Pakistan’s state-run news agency APP, the statement said that the agreement was reached at a meeting between the two interior ministers in Islamabad.
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar held one-on-one and delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi, in Islamabad.
The statement said the two leaders held comprehensive discussions on bilateral security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and strengthening mutual ties.
During these discussions, an agreement was reached to expand mutual collaboration for effectively curbing terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, money laundering, and cybercrimes.
“Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening intelligence sharing to crack down on terrorists and drug mafias; discussions also covered cooperation regarding police academies and training programs, the regional situation, and Pakistan's efforts toward lasting peace in the region," added the statement.
The statement added that the two sides decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) soon to expand cooperation between their respective ministries and appoint designated focal persons to enhance bilateral collaboration.
The statement added that the two sides also assured full implementation of the existing MoU on counter-narcotics and considered a proposal to facilitate visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports between the two countries.