Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Pakistan and China have agreed to significantly expand cooperation on immigration, border management, and institutional coordination, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating illegal immigration, arms smuggling, and cross-border crime .
Bilateral Understanding
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and a Chinese delegation led by Qi Jingyang, Director General of China’s National Immigration Administration .
The two sides agreed to accelerate the finalisation of a bilateral agreement to streamline immigration procedures and facilitate faster processing . They also decided to establish a Pakistan-China Joint Working Group on border management and security to strengthen coordination and improve operational effectiveness .
Security and Border Measures
Interior Minister Naqvi stated that Pakistan and China will further enhance cooperation in land border management, seaport security, and immigration administration. He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy against illegal immigration, unlawful border crossings, and smuggling, saying indiscriminate action is being taken against all involved .
Naqvi also announced that a Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts checkpoint is being established at the Khunjerab Pass to further strengthen security along the strategically important border crossing .
Mutual Recognition
The Chinese delegation commended Pakistan’s efforts to prevent illegal border crossings and smuggling, describing the country’s measures as “effective and encouraging” .
