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(The Nation (Pakistan))Pakistan’s measures reduced 47 percent illegal immigration to Europe: Naqvi

Release Date: 2026-08-15
Media: The Nation (Pakistan)
Summary: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide that Pakistan’s measures had reduced irregular migration to Europe by 47% over the past year. Naqvi said Pakistan maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal migration, while emphasizing that expanding legal migration pathways is essential to reducing irregular flows effectively.

During the meeting, Pakistan and Norway agreed to strengthen cooperation on irregular migration, counterterrorism, police training, and mutual legal assistance. They also discussed Afghanistan and regional security. Eide praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in easing U.S.-Iran tensions and highlighted the contributions of the Pakistani community in Norway, particularly in politics and healthcare.
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