Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to deepen cooperation focusing anti-narcotics, immigration, police training

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, held a bilateral meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Anand Wijepala, at the United Nations Headquarters, where the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation across a range of security and law enforcement sectors

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, held a bilateral meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Anand Wijepala, at the United Nations Headquarters, where the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation across a range of security and law enforcement sectors.

The meeting focused on enhancing coordination in the fight against narcotics trafficking, with both ministers reaffirming their commitment to closer collaboration to curb the transnational drug trade.

Recognizing the importance of capacity building, the two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in police training through the exchange of expertise and professional development initiatives.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka further agreed to intensify joint efforts to combat illegal immigration and prevent travel on forged passports. As part of the understanding, the heads of immigration authorities of both countries will establish immediate contact to improve operational coordination and information sharing.

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The ministers also discussed the possibility of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation against organized criminal networks and money laundering, reflecting a shared resolve to tackle cross-border crime through institutional collaboration.

To ensure sustained engagement, both sides agreed to establish a Joint Working Group between their respective interior ministries to oversee and advance bilateral cooperation in security-related matters.

The meeting also concluded with an understanding to address visa-related issues on a priority basis, underscoring the commitment of both countries to facilitate smoother bilateral engagement while reinforcing security cooperation.