FBI Director Kash Patel welcomed Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to the agency’s headquarters in Washington, highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation on counterterrorism, cybercrime and security.
Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, hosted Mohsin Naqvi at the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., describing the partnership between Pakistan and the United States as “critical.”
In a post shared on X, Patel said it was an “honour” to welcome Naqvi to the FBI and thanked Pakistan for its continued support in helping protect U.S. interests in the region.
“The FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region,” Patel wrote.
According to Patel, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in several key security areas, including counterterrorism financing, cybercrime investigations, resource sharing and specialized training for law enforcement agencies.
He added that both countries remain committed to expanding collaboration to address security threats at home and abroad.
“Our partnership is critical, and we look forward to more success ahead,” Patel said.
Naqvi arrived in Washington after representing Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York City, where he also held meetings with several regional and international officials on the sidelines of the event.
The latest meeting builds on previous engagements between the two officials. Naqvi last met Patel in Washington in September 2025, when discussions centered on cooperation in tackling illegal immigration, counterterrorism, and law enforcement officer exchange programs.
Following that meeting, Naqvi described the discussions as productive, praising Patel’s professionalism and expressing confidence in strengthening bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.
