‘No country is immune to these challenges, and no nation can address them on its own,’ Naqvi says
NEW YORK,:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for deeper international cooperation among law enforcement agencies to counter the growing threat of transnational crime and terrorism, stressing that no country could tackle today’s security challenges alone.
Addressing the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) in New York, Naqvi welcomed ministers, police chiefs and distinguished delegates from around the world, describing the gathering as an important platform for strengthening global security cooperation.
He said the world was facing a range of shared security challenges that transcend national borders, including terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking and money laundering. These threats, he noted, affected every country regardless of geography, making collective action imperative.
“No country is immune to these challenges, and no nation can address them on its own,” Naqvi said, emphasizing that international cooperation has become more important than ever.
The interior minister urged countries to work together through greater trust, timely intelligence sharing and mutual support. He underscored the need to establish stronger partnerships among law enforcement agencies to improve the global response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
Highlighting the rapid pace of technological change, Naqvi warned that criminal groups are exploiting emerging technologies to expand their operations. He said governments and police organizations must adopt advanced technologies to counter evolving threats while investing in the professional development of police personnel.
He stressed that strengthening training programmes and embracing innovation would enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to deal with modern-day security challenges effectively.
Naqvi noted that the summit had brought together experienced leaders from across the world, each possessing valuable knowledge and practical expertise. He encouraged participants to exchange ideas, learn from one another’s successes and identify new avenues for collaboration.
Describing the United Nations as a unique platform for fostering international cooperation, he thanked UN Police Adviser Faisal Shakar for providing an opportunity for police leaders and counterparts from different countries to meet and engage.
The minister said the summit united participating nations around the shared objective of making their countries safer, protecting their citizens and strengthening peace and security across the world. He described the gathering as a significant step toward building stronger international partnerships to address common security threats.
UN chief
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the regional situation and a range of international issues.
During the meeting, Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at ending conflicts in West Asia, as well as the United Nations’ peacekeeping initiatives, with particular emphasis on Pakistan’s longstanding and invaluable contributions to UN peacekeeping operations were also also focused. The UN Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace, said a news release issued here.
Speaking on the occasion, Naqvi said that despite numerous challenges, Pakistan had acted responsibly to promote regional peace and stability and safeguard human lives under the leadership of the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
He further stated that realistic mandates and adequate resources were essential for the success of all UN peacekeeping missions.
The UN Secretary-General thanked Pakistan for its longstanding commitment and valuable contributions to United Nations peacekeeping efforts in support of global peace and security.
