Naqvi, Chinese envoy discuss security, plan investor conference

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong welcomed Minister Naqvi upon his arrival at the embassy. Discussions during the meeting focused on counter-terrorism, security cooperation, police exchange programs, and other key matters. The overall regional situation was also discussed. To address security challenges faced by Chinese investors in Pakistan, it was decided to organize a business conference. In the first phase, meetings will be held with the Chinese business community currently in Pakistan. In the second phase, meetings will be arranged with investors interested in investing in Pakistan. Read: Pakistan seeks deeper AI cooperation with China A Special Protection Unit is being established to ensure the safety of foreign nationals, the interior minister said. The Special Protection Unit will ensure the security of Chinese citizens in Islamabad, Naqvi added. During their training, the personnel of the Special Protection Unit will also be taught the Chinese language, he said. A day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Ambassador H.E. Jiang Zaidong at the PM House to discuss Pakistan-China economic ties and ongoing bilateral projects, including CPEC 2.0 with a focus on agriculture, industry, and infrastructure. The prime minister congratulated the Chinese leadership on the successful conclusion of the “Two Sessions” and thanked them for their warm Pakistan Day greetings. Ambassador Jiang expressed China’s appreciation for Pakistan’s resilience and reform efforts, promising continued support in trade and investment. Both sides acknowledged progress in strengthening bilateral relations, reaffirmed the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership,” and looked forward to marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties through high-level engagements, while emphasizing regional stability and close coordination on issues of mutual interest.