Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss enhanced security cooperation, including the exchange of police and paramilitary forces and joint training programs.
The meeting underscored the strong military and security collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, a cornerstone of their enduring bilateral relationship. Both nations regularly conduct joint military exercises and training sessions to bolster their defense capabilities. Pakistan, a key member of the Saudi-led Islamic Military Alliance, has historically contributed to the Kingdom’s security, including deploying soldiers to Saudi Arabia since the 1970s and training Saudi personnel, including pilots.
“Discussions were held on mutual exchanges of paramilitary forces, police, and joint training programs,” read a statement from Pakistan’s Interior Ministry following the meeting.
The meeting follows an earlier discussion between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Dr. Al-Dawood, during which Sharif expressed satisfaction with the progress of bilateral agreements.
In recent months, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have deepened their economic partnership. During a visit by the Saudi investment minister to Islamabad on October 10, the two nations signed 27 memorandums of agreement (MoUs) valued at $2.2 billion. By October 30, during Sharif’s visit to Riyadh, the number of agreements increased to 34, with a combined value of $2.8 billion.
The continued engagement highlights the growing alignment between the two countries in areas of security, economic development, and regional stability.
