Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kash Patel has described the United States’ partnership with Pakistan as “critical” after hosting Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the agency’s headquarters in Washington DC, where the two sides discussed expanding cooperation on counterterrorism and cybercrime.
In a post on X, Patel said it was an “honour” to welcome Naqvi to the FBI headquarters and thanked Pakistan for its support in safeguarding US interests in the region.
“The FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region,” Patel wrote.
He said that the meeting focused on facilitating resources and specialised training to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism financing and cyber investigations, both within the two countries and internationally.
“Our partnership is critical and we look forward to more success ahead,” Patel added.
Naqvi, who arrived in Washington after representing Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York, also commented on the meeting.
In a post on X, the interior minister said: “Had an excellent meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel. We discussed cooperation on illegal immigration, counter-terrorism, and officer exchange programmes. His professionalism and vision make him a great partner to work with.”
The latest engagement follows a previous meeting between Naqvi and Patel in Washington in September 2025, during which they also discussed cooperation on illegal immigration, counterterrorism and officer exchange programmes.
Patel’s remarks come as Pakistan seeks to deepen cooperation with international partners on counterterrorism, cyber security and transnational crime.
