text-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan) Hamish Falconer in London and discussed matters of mutual interest, including the promotion
of Pakistan-UK bilateral relations.
text-align: justify;">The British Under-Secretary of State extended felicitations to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day, said a press release.
text-align: justify;">During the meeting regional peace & stability and combating the scourge of terrorism were also discussed. Both ministers emphasized the need to increase mutual cooperation for peace and stability.
text-align: justify;">The minister stated that the second phase of repatriation of the Afghan refugees to their homeland would start soon.
text-align: justify;">He said that Pakistan was the most affected country by terrorism, while it’s security forces have made unprecedented sacrifices in the war against terrorism and added that terrorism was a global issue, and many countries face this challenge in various forms.
text-align: justify;">While welcoming British cooperation in combating terrorism, the minister said that joint actions in this regard would be fruitful. He emphasized that Pakistan was a peaceful country and desired lasting peace in the region.
text-align: justify;">He further highlighted that Pakistan and the UK have historical friendly relations.
text-align: justify;">The British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State said that Pakistan was an important member of the Commonwealth and acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
text-align: justify;">Pakistani High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, and senior officials from the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office were also present on the occasion.
