Pakistan’s Interior Minister Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Ties

July 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday arrived in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, underscoring continued efforts to strengthen the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, the interior minister was warmly received by Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, highlighting the close and enduring ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The visit is expected to focus on a range of issues of mutual interest, including enhancing cooperation in internal security, counter-terrorism, combating narcotics trafficking, and expanding institutional collaboration between the interior ministries of both countries.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed decades of strong strategic relations, with regular high-level engagements aimed at deepening cooperation in political, economic, security, and defence sectors.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s visit is viewed as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce bilateral coordination and further strengthen the enduring partnership between the two brotherly nations.

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