Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have decided to launch a joint training exchange program for police and paramilitary forces, signalling a fresh chapter in security collaboration between the two long-time partners.
The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Riyadh between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation between their interior ministries and discussed ways to expand institutional coordination in the months ahead.
They also confirmed that the next session of the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Interior Ministries Working Group will convene next month to move forward with recently approved initiatives. During the meeting, Prince Abdulaziz extended his condolences over the attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar and acknowledged the sacrifices of the officers who lost their lives.
The officials additionally touched on the legal status of Rohingya Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia. Minister Naqvi described the Kingdom as a “second home” for Pakistanis and highlighted the enduring and trusted relationship between the two nations.
Naqvi is currently on a regional tour and earlier held talks with Qatar’s Minister of Interior, Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation among law enforcement agencies, joint measures against drug trafficking, and improving coordination between coastal security units.
