FBI Chief Patel hosts Naqvi at the agency's Washington headquarters, hails Pakistan's US support

Patel, in a post on X, said it was an honour to host Naqvi at the FBI headquarters and thanked Pakistan for its support in protecting US interests in the region. "The FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region," he said, adding that "our partnership is critical and we look forward to more success ahead."

Patel said the two sides held important discussions surrounding facilitating resources and specialised training to combat counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations, both at home and abroad.

An honor to host the Pakistan Ministry of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, here at Headquarters – the @FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect US interests in the region. Important discussion surrounding facilitating resources and specialized training to combat counterterrorism… pic.twitter.com/cFEuigwiZM

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 13, 2026

Officials described the meeting as a milestone in broadening Pakistan-US security engagement, with both sides expressing shared resolve to deepen collaboration against evolving threats, including terrorism, terrorist financing and cybercrime.

Both sides reviewed steps to prevent terrorist financing and enhance coordination in cyber investigations, including the provision of necessary resources.

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Naqvi has been in the US since Thursday, and his engagement with regional and international officials has drawn added attention as Pakistan seeks to keep open the lines of communication between Tehran and Washington.

Before the FBI meeting, he represented Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York from July 7-8, which brought together interior ministers, police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from around the world to discuss peace, security and cooperation against transnational crime.

Pakistan and the US have maintained an active counterterrorism partnership focused on combating regional terrorist groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army, ISIS-Khorasan and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

The two officials previously met in Washington in September 2025, when they discussed cooperation on illegal immigration, counterterrorism and law enforcement exchange programmes. Naqvi described that earlier meeting as productive, praising Patel's professionalism and vision as a partner.