WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kash Patel discussed facilitating resources and specialised training to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and FBI Director Kash Patel held a meeting at the FBI’s headquarters in Washington.
In a post on X after the meeting, Patel said the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation on cyber investigations in the United States and internationally.
Patel said the FBI deeply appreciated Pakistan’s support in protecting US interests in the region.
Hailing the bilateral relationship between both countries, Patel said: “Our partnership is critical, and we look forward to more success ahead.”
An honor to host the Pakistan Ministry of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, here at Headquarters – the @FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region. Important discussion surrounding facilitating resources and specialized training to combat counterterrorism… pic.twitter.com/cFEuigwiZM
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 13, 2026
Before arriving at Capitol Hill, Naqvi represented Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) in New York from July 7-8.
The gathering brought together interior ministers, police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from around the world to discuss peace, security and enhanced cooperation against transnational crime.
Pakistan and the US have maintained an active counterterrorism partnership focused on combating regional terrorist groups such as the banned Balochistan Liberation Army, ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
As part of this effort, both countries hold regular counterterrorism dialogues to coordinate responses to transnational terrorism and deter violent extremism.
Counterterrorism collaboration includes efforts towards capacity building, exchange of technical expertise and best practices, investigative and prosecutorial assistance and provision of border security infrastructure and training.
