Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group to further strengthen cooperation between the interior ministries of both countries.

The understanding was reached at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Turkish counterpart Ali Yerlikaya, followed by delegation-level talks, in Islamabad today.

The Joint Working Group will meet four times a year.

During the discussions, both sides held detailed consultations on counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, human trafficking, border security, cybercrime, coast guard operations, and police cooperation.

The two sides decided to enhance collaboration in counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, immigration and human trafficking control and police training.

Ali Yerlikaya said Turkiye attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with Pakistan and is keen to expand cooperation in all fields.

He also praised Pakistan's active role in counterterrorism and counter-narcotics efforts.