Pakistan’s Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Official Welcome at King Khalid International Airport
Upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Naqvi was received by his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The welcoming ceremony underscored the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.
Purpose of the Visit
While the SPA report did not detail the specific agenda of Naqvi’s visit, such high-level meetings typically focus on enhancing cooperation in interior affairs, including security, counter-narcotics, and combating transnational crime. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have historically maintained close diplomatic and security partnerships.
This visit marks a continuation of regular exchanges between officials from both countries, reflecting the strategic importance of their relationship.
