Pakistan to welcome UK's support to fight cybercrimes: Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan
Pakistani officers to be trained by National Crime Agency regarding cybercrimes, counter-narcotics
LONDON (Dunya News) - Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Pakistan will welcome UK's support to fight cybercrimes.
He made these remarks during his meetings with Director General of the National Crime Agency James Babbage and Director General National Security of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Jonathan Allen in London.
On the occasion, the interior minister was briefed about the functioning of British institutions and close cooperation was agreed upon. It was decided that Pakistani officers will be trained by the National Crime Agency regarding cybercrimes and counter-narcotics.
The Interior Minister emphasized the need for greater collaboration between the two countries in the fight against drugs.
Mohsin Naqvi pointed out that Pakistani nation and forces have made unprecedented sacrifices in the war against terrorism. He said there is a need to adopt a common strategy to deal with the menace.
The Interior Minister also visited Cabinet Office National Situation Center in London. He expressed deep interest in the working of the center, noting that the importance of such a center in a crisis like situation cannot be denied.
The Interior Minister said the establishment of a National Situation Center will be reviewed in Pakistan as well. He said they will also benefit from the experience and expertise of the United Kingdom in this regard. He said this partnership will not only secure our present but also the future.
