Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that the US President Donald Trump, by brokering four ceasefires, including in the war between India and Pakistan, had served humanity, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Speaking to Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the U.S. Embassy Natalie A. Baker, who called on him in Islamabad, the minister expressed optimism that the efforts being made by the US president to broker ceasefires in the war between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas would also bear fruit. “Pak-US ties blossomed under President Trump,” he said, adding, “Pakistan welcomed each and every step taken for peace.”
Natalie, on the occasion, congratulated Naqvi on receiving Nishan-i-Imtiaz.
She offered her condolences over the loss of lives and properties due to floods in KP and elsewhere in the country. “Our sympathies and prayers are with the families who lost their near and dear ones to floods,” she added.
Natalie further said that Pakistan was a close friend of the US, and that the latter attached great importance to its ties with the former.
Pak-US relations and cooperation between the two countries for combating terror and drug smuggling also came under discussion at the meeting.
Nation will always remember victims of terrorism: Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid rich tribute to the victims of terrorism on the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, observed on August 21.
In his message on Thursday, Naqvi said Pakistan is the country most affected by terrorism, where thousands of families still bear the pain of this menace. “We salute the innocent lives who sacrificed themselves in acts of terror,” he added.
He noted that terrorism had taken away brave politicians, renowned scholars, dutiful soldiers, police and civil officers, as well as countless citizens. “Every drop of blood shed in the war against terrorism testifies to our courage and resolve. The blood of APS children has left eternal scars on the nation’s heart,” Naqvi said.
The minister stressed that the memories of terrorism victims are unforgettable and the nation will always remain indebted to them. “Pakistan stands like a strong wall between terrorism and the world. Many countries are also affected, and only collective action can help overcome this challenge,” he remarked.
Referring to this year’s United Nations’ theme “Joining Voices for Hope, Collective Action for Victims”, Naqvi said it guides the global community towards joint strategies and greater cooperation.
He further called for declaring terrorism a global issue, opening avenues for international collaboration in technology and intelligence sharing. “Pakistan is a strong supporter of global solidarity and cooperation in the fight against terrorism,” Naqvi concluded.
Reporter: Awais Kiyani