Pakistan, Turkey to Set Up Joint Working Group to Boost Security Cooperation
— November 6, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group aimed at strengthening collaboration between their interior ministries. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya in Islamabad.
The Joint Working Group will meet quarterly to discuss and enhance cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, human trafficking, border security, cybercrime, and police training. Both sides expressed commitment to expanding collaboration in these fields, with Turkey emphasizing its strong ties with Pakistan and praising Pakistan’s role in regional security efforts.