Pakistan, China deepen border security cooperation, agree to fast-track immigration pact

• Interior Minister Naqvi, high-level Chinese delegation led by China's NIA DG, reaffirm Zero-tolerance policy against illegal immigration, smuggling

• Both sides say Joint Working Group to enhance border management and security coordination

• Naqvi describes two countries as trusted strategic partners committed to regional peace and security

• Says GB Scouts checkpoint to be established at Khunjerab Pass

• China offers specialised training, invites Pakistan to Public Security Forum

 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to significantly deepen cooperation in immigration, border management and institutional coordination, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating illegal immigration, arms smuggling and other cross-border crimes through enhanced coordination, intelligence-sharing and closer operational collaboration.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and a high-level Chinese delegation led by Qi Jingyang, Director General of China's National Immigration Administration (NIA).

وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی اور وزیرُمملکت طلال چوہدری سے چین کی نیشنل امیگریشن ایڈمنسٹریشن کے
ڈائریکٹر جنرل چی جِنگ یانگ کی قیادت میں وفد کی ملاقات
ملاقات میں دونوں ممالک کے مابین امیگریشن، بارڈر مینجمنٹ اور ادارہ جاتی تعاون بڑھانے پر اتفاق pic.twitter.com/TVz45QmW0N

— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 17, 2026

The two sides agreed to expedite the finalisation of a bilateral agreement aimed at streamlining immigration procedures and ensuring faster processing mechanisms. They also decided to establish a Pakistan-China Joint Working Group on border management and security to institutionalise coordination, strengthen operational cooperation and enhance the effectiveness of joint efforts against transnational crimes.

چینی وفد کی جانب سے فورم میں ایف آئی اے کے وفد کو بھی شرکت کی دعوت
پاکستانی پولیس افسران اسی ماہ تربیت کے لیے چین جا رہے ہیں، چینی سفیر
چینی اساتذہ پاکستان میں سپیشل پروٹیکشن یونٹ کے اہلکاروں کو چینی زبان کی خصوصی تربیت بھی فراہم کر رہےہیں، چینی سفیر

— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 17, 2026

The meeting was attended by the Chinese Ambassador, the Interior Secretary, the Director General of the FIA, the Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the Inspector General of Islamabad Police.

Speaking on the occasion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan and China would further expand cooperation in land border management, seaport security and immigration administration, describing the two countries as trusted strategic partners committed to regional peace and security.

He reiterated that the Government of Pakistan was implementing a zero-tolerance policy against illegal immigration, unlawful border crossings and smuggling, adding that indiscriminate action was being taken against all individuals and networks involved in such unlawful activities.

The minister also announced that a Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts checkpoint was being established at the Khunjerab Pass to further reinforce security at the strategically important border crossing and strengthen monitoring along the Pakistan-China frontier.

وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی نے سکیورٹی فورسز کی پیشہ وارانہ صلاحیتوں اور بہادری کو سراہا
خیبرپختونخوا میں قیام امن کیلئے سکیورٹی فورسز کی کارروائیاں قابل تحسین ہیں
دہشت گردوں کے خلاف انٹیلی جنس بیسڈ آپریشنز امن و استحکام کے لیے ناگزیر ہیں۔

— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 17, 2026

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said Pakistan and China would continue working closely to effectively curb illegal immigration, arms smuggling and other cross-border crimes through enhanced bilateral cooperation, institutional coordination and sustained information-sharing.

The visiting Chinese delegation commended Pakistan's efforts to prevent illegal border crossings and smuggling, describing the country's measures as effective, timely and encouraging.

Director General Qi Jingyang said China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic partners, adding that Beijing remained firmly committed to further strengthening practical cooperation with Islamabad in immigration administration and border security.

He said China would continue supporting the capacity-building of Pakistani institutions through training, technical cooperation and the exchange of professional expertise in areas related to immigration management and border protection.

During the meeting, the Chinese delegation conveyed an invitation from China's Minister of Public Security to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to participate in the upcoming Public Security Forum. The delegation also invited a team from Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to attend the forum.

The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan informed the meeting that Pakistani police officers would travel to China later this month to receive specialised training. He also noted that Chinese language instructors were currently providing language training to personnel of Pakistan's Special Protection Unit to improve communication skills and strengthen operational coordination.