PR No. 169
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets With the Interior Minister of Turkiye
Islamabad: November 15, 2024

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with his Turkish Counterpart Ali Yerlikaya. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, development of Pak-Turkiye relations were discussed in detail. The repatriation of 3 Pakistani prisoners in Turkiye was also discussed in the meeting. Interior Minister if Pakistan said that there are historical fraternal relations with Turkiye and the two countries are bound in deep religious ties. He underscored that Pakistan-Turkiye relations are changing into a sustainable partnership. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also invited his Turkish counterpart to visit Pakistan. Interior Minister of Turkiye said that Pakistan is a brother country and he will visit Islamabad soon. The Interior Minister of Turkiye assured cooperation for the return of Pakistani prisoners. He said that Pakistan should send a delegation of experts to Turkiye in this regard and the issue will be reviewed on humanitarian ground. Interior Minister of Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara on October 23 and said that terrorists have no religion or region. He reiterated that elimination of terrorism is a global challenge and emphasized the need for comprehensive measures and a joint strategy by the international community to deal with this menace. Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Turkish Interior Minister for the excellent arrangements and hospitality during the Saha International Expo.

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