Pakistan and Sudan Agree to Sign MoU on Cyber Crime, Expand Security and Police Training Cooperation
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Sudan’s Interior Minister, Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, called on Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. They discussed enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Sudan in security, internal affairs, cyber crime and police training.
The two sides agreed to expand institutional cooperation, including with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), and in other areas. They also decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in tackling cyber crime.
Sudan Seeks Pakistan’s Expertise in Cyber Crime
The Sudanese Interior Minister said his country wishes to benefit from Pakistan’s expertise in countering cyber crime. “Pakistan is our brotherly country, and we attach special importance to cooperation with it in all fields,” he said. He also thanked Pakistan for its support in various areas.
Pakistan Ready to Support Peace and Reconstruction in Sudan
Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan stands ready to assist Sudan in its peace-building and reconstruction efforts. He noted that, with NADRA’s support, citizenship documents, identity cards and birth and death certificates have been issued in Sudan. He added that NADRA remains ready to continue its cooperation in the civil registration process.
He said Pakistan is also prepared to provide professional training to Sudanese police officers.
The Interior Minister directed the relevant authorities to promptly resolve the visa issues of Sudanese women married in Pakistan. He also said Sudanese nationals could benefit from medical facilities in Pakistan and would be given every possible assistance in the health sector.
