FBI Director Kash Patel hosts Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at FBI headquarters in Washington and highlights expanded counterterrorism and investigative cooperation. Patel says the meeting reflects a “critical” partnership and thanks Pakistan for supporting efforts to protect U.S. interests in the region. Both sides discuss facilitating resources and specialized training aimed at combating counterterrorism financing and addressing cyber investigations, including cooperation “at home and abroad,” according to Patel’s remarks.
Naqvi visits Washington after representing Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York and meets other regional and international officials on the sidelines, reported by Dawn. The two officials previously met in Washington in September 2025, when Naqvi called that encounter “excellent” and said they discussed cooperation on illegal immigration, counter-terrorism, and officer exchange programs.
Across the accounts, the meeting is presented as focused on law-enforcement coordination and capacity-building between U.S. and Pakistani agencies, with Patel emphasizing appreciation for Pakistan’s regional support and both sides emphasizing operational discussions.
