Published on: August 29, 2025 1:56 AM
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met on Thursday to discuss enhanced cooperation in counterterrorism, border security and other areas, said an official statement, as the envoy expressed regret over lives lost in the country during the ongoing floods.
The meeting took place as Pakistan and the United Kingdom seek to broaden their relationship through trade and investment. They have also collaborated in the past to fight transnational militant violence and cooperated diplomatically.
“Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and discussed strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism, narcotics control, border security and human smuggling,” the statement circulated by his ministry said.
“The high commissioner expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in floods and rains in Pakistan, offering condolences to the families of the victims.”
Naqvi said Pakistan had always advocated peace and condemned militant violence in all its forms and manifestations.
“Britain is an important partner in Pakistan’s journey of development, and we want to promote bilateral cooperation with the UK in all areas of mutual interest,” he added.
They also discussed the ongoing floods in the country in which over 800 people have been killed since the beginning of monsoon season in late June.
