Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for stronger international cooperation, better intelligence sharing and joint efforts to fight terrorism, saying lasting peace depends on dialogue, trust and sincere effort by all parties. Addressing an audience in Doha, he said Pakistan has suffered greatly from terrorism and insecurity, with thousands of its citizens, soldiers and police personnel killed.
Naqvi said the country is still fighting militancy, which he called a common enemy requiring a coordinated response. He stressed that Pakistan is not only asking others to work together; it has also made significant contributions to international peace and security. “We do not want credit for stopping wars. We want a future where wars do not start,” he said.
Pakistan’s contribution to UN peacekeeping and regional security
Naqvi pointed to the long involvement of Pakistani soldiers and policemen in United Nations peacekeeping missions. He said these personnel have helped protect civilians, support local police and restore peace in countries affected by conflict. Pakistan, he said, is proud of their service and sacrifices.
The address combined calls for cooperation with a reminder of what Pakistan says it has endured, placing the country’s experience at the centre of its appeal for shared action. Terrorism, he said, must be defeated through partnership and joint effort.
Three lessons for preventing and resolving conflicts
Reflecting on recent regional developments, the interior minister outlined three lessons. First, the doors to dialogue should never be shut. Second, trust is essential for any negotiation. Third, peace requires sincere effort from everyone involved. He added that no single country can secure regional peace on its own.
Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting dialogue, stability and cooperation. He said Pakistan takes pride in its role in recent peace efforts, and that peace is far more valuable than victory in war.
Concluding his remarks, Naqvi said Pakistan’s goal goes beyond being recognised for helping end conflicts. The emphasis, he said, must be on preventing wars from breaking out in the first place.
