Mohsin Naqvi calls for better cooperation with the Netherlands

Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi has stressed the need to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the Netherlands in various areas, particularly to tackle human trafficking.

He spoke with the Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan, Henny de Vries, who visited him in Islamabad today.

The Interior Minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to relations with the Netherlands and is keen to expand ties in various areas.

He called the human traffickers a big mafia and called for joint efforts to tackle this horrific problem.

They also exchanged views on the upcoming visit of the Dutch team to Pakistan, aimed at further developing this cooperation. The two parties emphasized on strengthening ties in Cricket.

On Afghan refugees, Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has been hosting them for decades.

Both parties agreed to intensify cooperation between Pakistan and the Netherlands in the field of the welfare of Afghan refugees.

Ambassador Henny de Vries congratulated the Minister of the Interior on his nomination as chairman of the Asian Cricket Council and stressed the importance of sports diplomacy.

Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated her on the formation of the new Dutch government.