Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said a Special Protection Unit (SPU) is being established in the federal capital specifically for the protection of Chinese nationals.

Naqvi said this while briefing his Chinese counterpart on the steps taken for the security of Chinese nationals in the country, stating that the protection of Chinese nationals and joint interest projects is a top priority.

Earlier, the security czar arrived at the headquarters of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, where he was warmly welcomed by Chinese Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and his delegation.

During a three-and-a-half-hour meeting, the two ministers discussed Pak-China bilateral relations and joint counter-terrorism measures. Detailed talks were held on enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, police training exchange programs, and areas of mutual interest.

Both sides agreed to hold joint working group meetings every three months and an annual meeting at the interior ministers’ level.

The Chinese public security minister expressed satisfaction with the measures taken for the protection of Chinese citizens and projects in Pakistan, thanking Naqvi and his team.

Xiaohong lauded Pakistan’s efforts in internal security and stated that China highly values Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism.

The two leaders agreed to make the joint rapid response system against terrorism and crime more effective.

Naqvi noted that Chinese AI-based technology could significantly assist in tackling security challenges. He welcomed Chinese cooperation in preventing cybercrimes and expressed a desire to benefit from Chinese expertise to enhance the capacity of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

The interior minister invited his Chinese counterpart to visit Pakistan and conveyed best wishes from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the Chinese leadership.

The Chinese minister invited Naqvi to attend the Global Security Cooperation Forum in China this September.

Xiaohong remarked that Pakistan and China are strategic partners and expressed great pleasure in welcoming the Pakistani delegation at the start of 2026.

The meeting was attended by senior Chinese officials, including deputy interior ministers Su Detong and Yu Shuhuo, and the deputy mayor of Beijing. The Pakistani delegation included Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, and the inspector generals of the National Police Academy and Islamabad Police.

The Chinese minister also hosted a luncheon in honour of the Pakistani delegation.

The meeting between the security czars of Pakistan and China takes place a couple of days after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the seventh round of the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, conducting a comprehensive review of bilateral relations.

According to a Joint Press Communiqué issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Monday, both leaders engaged in an in-depth exchange on wide-ranging cooperation, spanning strategic and political ties, defence, security, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.

During the dialogue, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic communication and deepening mutual trust. They agreed to jointly safeguard common interests and promote socio-economic development within their respective countries. Furthermore, the two nations pledged to continue working together to advance peace, stability, and regional prosperity.

The two sides reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with zero tolerance, and agreed to further deepen all-round cooperation on counter-terrorism and security, and make concerted efforts to ensure that the China-Pakistan Belt and Road cooperation advances securely and smoothly.