Islamabad: Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Kabul for a brief but important round of talks with Afghan officials. He will be accompanied by Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Sadiq.
The centrepiece of the visit will be a one-on-one meeting between Naqvi and Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani. Their discussion will likely cover security coordination, cross-border issues, and counterterrorism cooperation.
Naqvi’s trip comes shortly after Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and senior adviser Hanif Abbasi visited Kabul for Pakistan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan trilateral talks. Those discussions focused on trade routes and regional connectivity.
This upcoming visit by Naqvi and Ambassador Sadiq signals Pakistan’s continued engagement with the Afghan interim government on key matters of mutual interest. Topics may include refugee policy, intelligence exchange, and border management.
Despite recent tensions, Pakistan remains committed to building stable and practical relations with Kabul. Both countries face shared security challenges, particularly along the porous Durand Line.
Interior Minister Naqvi is expected to depart shortly after completing his scheduled meetings. While no formal press event is announced, diplomatic sources suggest the tone of the meetings will remain constructive.
