Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed allegations of participation in any anti-China event during his recent visit to the US, terming the allegations as “poisonous propaganda.”
Speaking to the media in Houston, Naqvi clarified that his visit was centered on formulating an effective strategy against terrorism, Express News reported.
He denied participating in any anti-China functions and said such baseless propaganda would not affect Pakistan’s bilateral relations.
“My presence at a youth event is being misrepresented,” Naqvi said.
“I was not part of any anti-China gathering, and such false narratives make no difference to our commitments.”
Naqvi also emphasized that fighting terrorism is a shared responsibility, adding that Pakistan remains resolute against those who take up arms against the country.
The minister revealed that his trip included meetings with US lawmakers aimed at devising joint plans to fight terrorism.
“This is not just Pakistan’s fight; it is a collective struggle,” he said.
During discussions with members of the US Congress, Naqvi said both sides were exploring ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
He called for global cooperation to address Pakistan’s challenges and stressed that politicization of issues to harm Pakistan’s interests should be avoided.
Yesterday, Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level delegation of the US-Pakistan Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Express News reported.
During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on increasing investment and cooperation in mining and information technology.
Minister Naqvi invited American investors to invest in Pakistan’s mining and IT sectors. He also listened to the problems faced by American companies operating in Pakistan and assured that these issues would be addressed on a priority basis.
He emphasized that the US-Pakistan Business Council could benefit from the many investment opportunities available in Pakistan.
He added that Pakistan is moving towards economic stability with improved economic indicators and the country’s economy is poised for growth.
Minister Naqvi invited the US-Pakistan Business Council to take advantage of investment opportunities in Pakistan. He also mentioned improvements in the issuance of necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
The minister assured the US-Pakistan Business Council that special facilities would be made available on a priority basis.
The meeting was attended by Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce, Esperanza Jalalain, CEO and President of the US-Pakistan Business Council, Abel Torres, Executive Director of the Center for Global Regulatory Corporation, and Manisha Vepa, Head of the US- Pakistan Business Council. Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Trade Attaché and other officials were also present on the occasion.
