Lebanon’s interior minister arrives in Pakistan for key talks

Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar was received by Pakistani officials upon arrival in Islamabad.
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar was received by Pakistani officials upon arrival in Islamabad.
Published September 14, 2026 12:00 AM | Updated at September 14, 2026 05:43 PM
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Lebanon's interior minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

Al-Hajjar is visiting Islamabad at the invitation of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry received the Lebanese minister at Islamabad International Airport.

The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for both countries to discuss shared concerns and explore new areas of cooperation.

Officials from Pakistan and Lebanon will hold meetings aimed at improving bilateral ties and developing stronger institutional links.

Lebanese minister receives official welcome

Pakistani officials formally welcomed the Lebanese interior minister after arriving in Islamabad.

Talal Chaudhry and senior government officials attended the reception.

The Chief Commissioner Islamabad and the Inspector General of Police Islamabad were also present at the airport.

The official reception reflected the importance both countries attach to the visit.

Al-Hajjar’s trip comes as Pakistan and Lebanon seek to maintain close diplomatic relations and increase cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The two-day schedule will include meetings with Pakistani leaders and relevant officials.

These discussions are expected to focus on bilateral matters, security-related cooperation and ways to improve coordination between the two countries.

Focus on bilateral cooperation

During the visit, Pakistan and Lebanon will discuss opportunities to expand cooperation in several fields.

The two sides are expected to review existing relations and consider ways to strengthen collaboration between their respective institutions.

As interior ministries often deal with public security, migration, law enforcement and emergency coordination, these areas may feature in discussions.

However, the specific details of the agenda have not been fully disclosed.

The visit is also expected to help officials exchange views on regional developments and matters affecting both countries.

Regular high-level contacts can help improve communication and create a framework for future agreements.

For Pakistan, closer engagement with Lebanon provides an opportunity to strengthen ties with another important country in the Middle East.

For Lebanon, the visit offers a platform to enhance relations with Pakistan and explore practical cooperation.

Meetings with Pakistani leadership planned

Al-Hajjar is scheduled to meet members of the Pakistani leadership during his stay.

The meetings will focus on matters of mutual interest and ways to further develop relations between Islamabad and Beirut.

Officials are expected to discuss cooperation between government departments and possible areas for future collaboration.

The visit may also allow both sides to exchange experiences in managing domestic security and administrative challenges.

Such meetings are important because they can turn diplomatic relations into practical cooperation between institutions.

The two countries have maintained diplomatic ties for decades, and official visits help keep those relations active.

The current visit is expected to build on existing contacts and encourage further engagement.

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Visit aimed at deepening Pakistan-Lebanon ties

The two-day visit is being viewed as an opportunity to deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Lebanon.

Although the visit is being led by the Lebanese interior minister, its wider purpose is to strengthen bilateral relations.

The discussions may help identify new areas where both countries can work together.

These could include institutional coordination, security matters, public administration and other issues of shared interest.

The visit also highlights the importance of direct communication between officials from both countries.

Further details about agreements or decisions will likely emerge after the scheduled meetings are completed.

For now, the arrival of Al-Hajjar marks the beginning of a diplomatic engagement focused on closer relations and stronger cooperation.

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