Pakistan, China Agree to Expand Counterterrorism, Police Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Pakistan and China agreed on Wednesday to deepen cooperation in counterterrorism, anti-narcotics operations, police training and modern law enforcement technology, as the two countries seek to strengthen coordination on shared security challenges.
The agreement came during a meeting in Islamabad between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Gao Qi, according to official Pakistani reporting.
The two officials discussed Pakistan-China bilateral relations as well as joint measures against terrorism and narcotics and broader cooperation in internal security.
They reviewed existing security collaboration and explored measures to improve coordination between relevant institutions. Both sides agreed to expand police training exchange programmes and cooperation involving modern technology and equipment.
China to Support Modern Law Enforcement Centre
A key outcome of the meeting was an agreement for China to assist Pakistan in establishing a modern law enforcement centre.
Naqvi said the proposed facility would become another symbol of Pakistan-China cooperation and reiterated Islamabad’s desire to deepen engagement with Beijing in the field of internal security.
The available official reporting did not provide details on the centre’s planned location, construction timeline, cost or specific operational mandate.
Those details should therefore not be assumed until formally announced.
Pakistan Eyes Chinese AI-Based Security Technology
The meeting also focused on the potential use of Chinese artificial intelligence-based technology and modern equipment to address security challenges.
Naqvi said Chinese AI technology and equipment could significantly assist Pakistan in tackling security challenges. He said stronger cooperation in technology and training could improve institutional capacity and coordination between relevant agencies.
The reports did not identify specific AI platforms, surveillance systems or equipment that China would supply to Pakistan.
For editorial accuracy, the development should therefore be described as an agreement to expand technological cooperation, rather than as confirmation of a specific Chinese AI surveillance deployment.
Counterterrorism and Anti-Narcotics Cooperation
Naqvi and Gao also discussed joint measures against terrorism and narcotics trafficking, according to both the Associated Press of Pakistan and 24NewsHD.
Gao praised Pakistan’s sacrifices and commitment in combating terrorism and acknowledged the country’s efforts to counter security threats and maintain stability.
Both sides reaffirmed their intention to continue cooperation on counterterrorism, anti-narcotics measures, police training and modern law enforcement practices.
The meeting reflects the wider security dimension of Pakistan-China relations, in which protection of personnel, infrastructure and bilateral projects has remained an important area of cooperation.
Security Cooperation Remains Key Bilateral Issue
Security coordination between Islamabad and Beijing has received increased attention in recent years following attacks targeting Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan.
The latest talks indicate that the two governments are seeking to expand cooperation beyond conventional security coordination into police capacity-building, training exchanges, AI-assisted technology and institutional development.
However, Wednesday’s announcement primarily sets out areas of cooperation. Detailed implementation arrangements for the new law enforcement centre and technology initiatives have not yet been publicly disclosed.
The development is therefore best reported as an expansion of bilateral security cooperation, rather than a completed deployment of new security systems.
