Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to expand security cooperation

WEB DESK: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation between the two countries in the security sector, according to an official statement.

The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior in scientific, training and research fields.

Agreement covers training, research and exchange of expertise

Under the agreement, the two ministries will work together to promote the exchange of expertise and strengthen institutional capacities in areas of mutual interest. The MoU is also intended to facilitate cooperation through joint initiatives and the sharing of knowledge between relevant institutions.

Prior to the signing ceremony, Naqvi held talks with Prince Abdulaziz on bilateral security cooperation and matters related to coordination between the two interior ministries.

According to the Radio Pakistan, the two ministers reviewed relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on security issues.

They also exchanged views on mechanisms for improving coordination between their respective ministers and discussed matters of mutual interest.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain cooperation in a range of sectors, including security, trade and investment. The latest agreement adds a formal framework for collaboration between the two interior ministries in research, training and institutional development, while providing a basis for continued engagement on issues related to security cooperation.