Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the “Shanghai Spirit” on Friday and called for stronger cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to address terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and narcotics trafficking.
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Speaking at a special meeting of SCO ministers responsible for interior and public security affairs in Bishkek, Naqvi highlighted the increasingly complex security challenges facing the region. He said terrorist and criminal networks were rapidly adapting to technological developments and exploiting artificial intelligence, digital platforms, online networks and cryptocurrency transactions to expand their activities.
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The interior minister stressed the need for enhanced intelligence sharing, stronger institutional coordination and modern security mechanisms to effectively counter evolving threats. He noted that common challenges required collective and coordinated responses from all SCO member countries.
Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s adherence to the principles of the Shanghai Spirit, which emphasises mutual trust, equality, cooperation and respect for sovereignty. He said Pakistan remained committed to strengthening regional peace and security through constructive engagement and collaboration.
Highlighting Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism, the minister said the country had made significant sacrifices and continued to improve its security framework under the National Action Plan. Measures taken in recent years include stronger intelligence coordination, improved border management and enhanced anti-money laundering systems.
He also called for greater cooperation through the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), particularly in intelligence sharing, joint threat assessments and efforts to counter online extremism. According to Naqvi, regional collaboration in cyber intelligence and digital forensics has become increasingly important.
Describing drug trafficking as a major source of terrorist financing, he urged member states to develop a coordinated strategy against narcotics networks, human smuggling and illicit financial flows.
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Concluding his address, Naqvi said Pakistan looked forward to hosting the SCO summit in Islamabad in 2027. On the sidelines of the meeting, he also held discussions with Eskandar Momeni on bilateral relations and regional developments.