DOHA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held key meetings with the interior ministers of Spain and Lebanon and Syria’s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha.

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain was also present on the occasion.

During the meetings, the participants discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Spain’s Interior Minister appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and commended the country over a reported 64% decline in illegal migration to Europe.

In a separate meeting, Mohsin Naqvi met Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al-Hajjar. The two sides discussed security cooperation and agreed to further strengthen and activate institutional links between the interior ministries of both countries.

Mohsin Naqvi also met Syria’s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Al-Saleh. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in disaster management and emergency response.

The meetings underscored the commitment of Pakistan and its counterparts to strengthening bilateral engagement and cooperation in security and other areas of shared interest.