Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warmly welcomed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE’s National Anti-Narcotics Authority, on his arrival at the Ministry of Interior in Islamabad. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on counter-narcotics and other matters of mutual interest. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE in the field of counter-narcotics.?
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?For this purpose, Pakistan nominated DG ANF Major General Abdul Mueed and the UAE nominated Brigadier Tahir Gharib as special representatives. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi appreciated the establishment of the UAE’s National Anti-Narcotics Authority and congratulated Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan on becoming its first Chairman.?
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?Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the establishment of the UAE National Anti-Narcotics Authority would further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the fight against narcotics. He assured Sheikh Zayed of Pakistan’s full support and cooperation in counter-narcotics.?
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?Mohsin Naqvi stated that Pakistan is playing the role of a frontline state in the war against drugs. “Elements associated with this heinous trade are being dealt with with an iron hand. In the UAE, 400 accused involved in drug smuggling have been arrested and 5 tons of narcotics seized. This success was only possible due to joint efforts and timely exchange of information. Recently, the smuggling of synthetic drugs has increased, but a crackdown is underway against the mafia involved. The war against drugs is a war for our generations — and in this war, defeat is not an option.”?
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?Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan said the UAE would extend all possible cooperation in the fight against narcotics. He stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation so that future generations could have a better future.?
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?The UAE delegation included Brigadier Tahir Gharib, Director of Abu Dhabi Anti-Narcotics Department; Brigadier Omar Khalfan, Director of Operations Department, Federal Anti-Narcotics; Brigadier Khalid Ali, Director General, Dubai General Directorate of Anti-Narcotics; Brigadier Ibrahim Jassim, Director of Ras Al Khaimah Anti-Narcotics Department; Brigadier Majid Sultan, Director of Sharjah Department of Prevention and Anti-Narcotics; Colonel Mohammed Majid, Director of Ajman Anti-Narcotics Department; Colonel Khalid Rashid, Director of Fujairah Anti-Narcotics Department; Lieutenant Colonel Jamal Saeed, Umm Al Quwain Anti-Narcotics Police; Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Mohammed, Director of Abu Dhabi Anti-Narcotics Department; Major Mohammed Sultan, Anti-Narcotics Department; and Captain Salem Khamees, Assistant Expert, Criminal Evidence.?
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?Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Federal Secretary Interior, Special Secretary Interior, Additional Secretaries, DG ANF, and senior officials were also present on the occasion.
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