WARSAW (Dunya News) – Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior, led Pakistan’s delegation at a six-country conference on illegal immigration held in Warsaw, Poland, aimed at strengthening cooperation against human smuggling and irregular migration.
The conference was attended by the interior ministers of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Lithuania, who discussed coordinated strategies to curb illegal immigration networks and dismantle human trafficking operations.
Participants commended Pakistan’s efforts in tackling illegal migration and combating human smuggling, acknowledging the country’s role in disrupting cross-border criminal networks. The member states also agreed in principle to explore the provision of official employment opportunities for Pakistani workers through legal channels.
During the session, Mohsin Naqvi briefed attendees on the prevailing situation along the Pak-Afghan border, highlighting security challenges faced by Pakistan. He stated that approximately 22 terrorist organisations were currently operating and regrouping in Afghanistan.
“Pakistan today stands as a wall between terrorists operating in Afghanistan and the wider world,” he remarked, emphasising the country’s commitment to regional and international security.
The conference concluded with a shared resolve among participating nations to enhance information-sharing mechanisms, strengthen border management systems and promote lawful migration pathways.