Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar discussed regional developments and cooperation between law enforcement agencies with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Dar called for further strengthening relations between Lebanon and Pakistan during Tuesday’s meeting. Dar called for increased coordination between security institutions and stronger people-to-people contacts.
The Pakistani minister also reiterated his country’s “unwavering” support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The meeting addressed bilateral relations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies.
Legal step toward the transfer of prisoners
The sides described the signing of an agreement on the transfer of prisoners as an important milestone in legal cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Hajjar praised Pakistan’s “constructive” role in supporting regional peace and stability. The Lebanese minister also congratulated Pakistan on signing the Mecca defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Combating terrorism and drug trafficking
A delegation-level meeting followed a one-on-one discussion between Al-Hajjar and Naqvi.
According to a statement from Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, the sides discussed advancing cooperation in security, counterterrorism, preventing drug trafficking, curbing irregular migration, and combating money laundering and cybercrime.
The talks resulted in an agreement to share intelligence to combat terrorist organizations and groups involved in drug trafficking. The sides also discussed providing effective responses to emerging security challenges and allowing visa-free entry for holders of the two countries’ diplomatic and official passports.
