ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Afghanistan’s territory continues to be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan, urging the international community to work together to eliminate terrorism.
Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Islamabad, where the two sides discussed cooperation in counterterrorism, preventing illegal immigration, police training and mutual legal assistance.
The meeting also included detailed discussions on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of banned militant organisations operating there.
Naqvi said Pakistan was standing as a “wall” between the world and terrorism and stressed that collective efforts were needed to completely eliminate the threat.
ناروے کے وزیر خارجہ ایسپن بارتھ ائیڈے کی وزارت داخلہ آمد,وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی سے ملاقات
ملاقات میں دو طرفہ تعلقات کے فروغ اور خطے کی صورتحال پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال pic.twitter.com/QxdmR12iFe— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) August 14, 2026
Pakistan and Norway have agreed to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism, illegal immigration, police training and mutual legal assistance as the two countries sought to further strengthen bilateral collaboration on security and law enforcement matters.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement.
The two sides held detailed discussions on bilateral relations, regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Naqvi said Pakistan’s effective measures had resulted in a 47% reduction in illegal immigration and reiterated that the country had adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the practice.
He added that Pakistan’s efforts had been acknowledged by the European Union (EU) and stressed that promoting legal migration was essential for effectively tackling irregular migration.
The meeting also discussed the activities of banned organisations operating from Afghanistan.
FM Eide praised Pakistan’s role in helping reduce tensions between the United States and Iran and discussed the broader regional situation.
He also commended the contribution of the Pakistani community in Norway, noting that it played an important role in various sectors of Norwegian society.
Naqvi said the Norwegian foreign minister’s visit would prove to be an important milestone in further strengthening relations between the two countries.
