Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has denied allegations of participating in any anti-China event during his recent visit to the United States, dismissing them as “toxic propaganda.”
Addressing the media in Houston, Naqvi clarified that his trip was focused on developing strategies to combat terrorism, as reported by Express News.
He firmly refuted claims of attending anti-China events, emphasizing that such baseless propaganda would not impact Pakistan’s bilateral relations with China.
“My presence at a youth event is being misrepresented,” Naqvi stated. “I was not part of any anti-China gathering, and such false narratives hold no weight against our commitments.”
Highlighting the importance of counterterrorism, Naqvi stressed that tackling terrorism is a shared global responsibility and reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to confront armed threats to its security.
The minister also shared details about his meetings with U.S. lawmakers, which focused on collaborative efforts to combat terrorism.
“This is not just Pakistan’s fight; it is a collective effort,” Naqvi said, adding that discussions also covered ways to enhance bilateral ties. He called for international cooperation to address Pakistan’s challenges and urged against politicizing issues to harm the nation’s interests.
Separately, Minister Naqvi met with a high-level delegation from the US-Pakistan Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, as reported by Express News.
During the meeting, discussions centered on boosting investment and collaboration in Pakistan’s mining and IT sectors. Naqvi extended an invitation to American investors to explore the abundant opportunities in these industries and assured them that issues faced by US companies operating in Pakistan would be resolved on a priority basis.
He emphasized Pakistan’s journey toward economic stability, noting improving economic indicators and the country’s potential for growth. Naqvi assured the council that special facilities and streamlined processes, such as improvements in the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), would be prioritized to support investment.
The meeting was attended by Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce, Esperanza Jalalain, Executive Director and President of the US-Pakistan Business Council, Abel Torres, Executive Director of the Center for Global Regulatory Cooperation, and Manisha Vepa, Manager of the US-Pakistan Business Council. Pakistan’s Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Trade Attaché, and other officials were also present.
