Naqvi denies attending anti-China event in US

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed allegations of participating in any anti-China event during his recent visit to the United States, labelling the claims as “toxic propaganda.”

Speaking to the media in Houston, Naqvi clarified that his visit was centred on formulating an effective strategy against terrorism, Express News reported.

He denied attending any anti-China functions and said that such baseless propaganda would not affect Pakistan’s bilateral relations.

“My presence at a youth event is being misrepresented,” Naqvi said.

“I was not part of any anti-China gathering, and such false narratives make no difference to our commitments.”

Naqvi also highlighted that countering terrorism is a shared responsibility, adding that Pakistan remains resolute in dealing with those taking up arms against the country.

The minister revealed that his trip included meetings with U.S. lawmakers, aimed at devising joint plans to combat terrorism.

“This is not just Pakistan’s fight; it is a collective battle,” he said.

During discussions with members of the US Congress, Naqvi said both sides explored ways to strengthen bilateral relations.

He called for global cooperation to resolve Pakistan’s challenges and emphasised that politicising issues to harm Pakistan’s interests should be avoided.

Yesterday, Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level delegation from the US-Pakistan Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Express News reported.

During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on increasing investment and cooperation in the mining and information technology sectors.

Minister Naqvi invited American investors to invest in Pakistan’s mining and IT sectors. He also listened to the issues faced by US companies operating in Pakistan, assuring that these issues would be addressed on a priority basis.

He emphasised that the US-Pakistan Business Council could benefit from the numerous investment opportunities available in Pakistan.

He added that Pakistan is on the path to economic stability, with improving economic indicators, and that the country’s economy is poised for growth.

Minister Naqvi invited the US-Pakistan Business Council to take advantage of investment opportunities in Pakistan. He also mentioned improvements in the issuance of necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs).

The Minister assured the US-Pakistan Business Council that special facilities would be provided on a priority basis.

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 Corporation, and Manisha Vepa, Manager of the US-Pakistan Business Council. Pakistan’s Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Trade Attaché, and other officials were also present at the occasion.