Mohsin Naqvi, Antnio Guterres discuss matters related to engagement of Pak police personnel with UN peacekeeping operations

NEW YORK, June 08 (SABAH): Federal Interior Minister Senator Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi called on United Nations Secretary General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York and discussed matters related to the engagement of Pakistan police personnel with the UN peacekeeping operations.

The UN Secretary General expressed his best wishes to the people and the government of Pakistan on the occasion. It was agreed to increase the number of Pakistani personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Due to the personal efforts of the interior minister, the stalled process of deployment of Pakistani police officers in UN peace missions will be revived after many years. 128 Pakistani police officers will soon be able to go to the UN and get deployment.
Mohsin Naqvi apprised regarding Pakistan’s expertise and professional approach regarding the CTD unit and also offered Pakistan’s support for the UNCTD force unit. He highlighted that Pakistan has played the leading role in the war against terrorism and will provide all possible support to the CTD Force. He added that the number of women officers in Pakistan’s police has also increased.

The UN Secretary General appreciated the increase in the number of female police officers in Pakistan and expressed his belief that female police officers will also be considered for posting in UN peacekeeping missions.

Mohsin Naqvi thanked the UN Secretary-General for his visit to Pakistan during the 2022 floods and his expression of solidarity with the affected people. Appreciating the the UN Secretary General’s efforts towards establishing the peace, the Federal Interior Minister said that you have always raised your voice for peace and humanity. The meeting was also attended by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, and other senior UN officials.