Dhaka: Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a historic agreement to cooperate in combating drug trafficking. The agreement was signed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Salahuddin Ahmed, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

According to Radio Pakistan, the agreement entails the establishment of a secretary-level joint working group between the two Interior Ministries. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), both countries pledge to fully cooperate in preventing the illegal transportation and smuggling of drugs. Joint efforts will be made to eliminate the growing trend of drugs and its negative impacts on society.

A joint strategy will be developed to stop the illegal sale of drugs and dismantle supply lines. The relevant agencies of both countries will exchange timely intelligence regarding drug smugglers and networks. Additionally, Pakistan and Bangladesh will share best practices, modern technology, and personnel training programs to curb the drug trade.

During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi offered full cooperation to his Bangladeshi counterpart regarding the Safe City Project, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in all aspects of this initiative. The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of internal security and training of civil armed forces.

The Ministers discussed joint measures to counter terrorism and held detailed discussions on enhancing mutual cooperation in tackling cybercrimes, organized crime, and financial frauds. Cooperation in training programs for officers in police academies was also on the agenda. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended an invitation to his Bangladeshi counterpart to visit Pakistan. The Bangladeshi Home Minister expressed gratitude to Interior Minister Naqvi for offering cooperation on the Safe City Project.