Mohsin Naqvi and Kash Patel shake hands at FBI headquarters in Washington.
WASHINGTON:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met on Monday US FBI director Kash Patel and discussed specialized training to fight counter-terrorism financing, as the latter hailed the “critical” partnership between their two countries.
Naqvi has been in the US since Thursday and his recent engagement with regional and international officials has heightened interest in this particular visit as Pakistan seeks to keep lines of communication between Tehran and Washington open.
In a post on X Today, Patel said he hosted Naqvi at FBI headquarters in Washington for a meeting where they held an “important discussion around facilitating resources and specialized training to combat counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations both at home and abroad.”
Patel said the FBI “greatly appreciates” Pakistan’s support as it protected US interests in the region.
He hailed the bilateral relationship between both countries, adding: “Our partnership is critical and we look forward to more success ahead.”
Honored to host Pakistan Interior Ministry Mohsin Naqvi here at HQ – @FBI greatly appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region. Important discussion around facilitating resources and specialized training to combat counter-terrorism… pic.twitter.com/cFEuigwiZM
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 13, 2026
Before arriving on Capitol Hill, he represented Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) in New York from 7-8. July. The meeting brought together interior ministers, police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from around the world to discuss peace, security and enhanced cooperation against cross-border crime.
Pakistan and the United States have maintained an active counterterrorism partnership focused on combating regional terrorist groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army, ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
As part of this effort, both countries hold regular CT dialogues to coordinate responses to transnational terrorism and deter violent extremism. Counterterrorism cooperation includes capacity-building efforts, exchange of technical expertise and best practices, investigative and prosecutorial assistance, and provision of border security infrastructure and training.
