RIYADH, Wednesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, arrived in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking another important step in further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries.

Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, the interior minister was warmly received by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.

The high-level reception reflected the close and enduring relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the fields of security cooperation, counter-terrorism, law enforcement and institutional collaboration.

During the visit, the two sides are expected to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including enhancing cooperation in internal security, combating narcotics trafficking, strengthening border security coordination and expanding collaboration between the interior ministries of the two countries.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed decades of strong strategic and brotherly relations, with regular high-level exchanges contributing to deeper cooperation across political, economic, security and defence sectors.

The visit by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is being viewed as part of the continued efforts by both countries to further enhance bilateral coordination, strengthen strategic partnership and reinforce their shared commitment to regional security, stability and mutual cooperation.