Pakistan and Sudan have announced plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating cybercrime. The agreement follows high-level meetings in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Sudanese counterpart, Lt. Gen. Babeker Samra Mustafa Ali.
Expanding Security and Institutional Ties
During delegation-level talks on Saturday, the two nations committed to deepening their partnership across several sectors, including internal security, police training, and institutional collaboration. Beyond cybercrime, the discussions highlighted the ongoing role of Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in supporting Sudan’s civil registration processes, which have already facilitated the issuance of millions of identity and vital record documents.
Minister Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to assisting Sudan as it navigates its current period of instability. Sudan has been embroiled in a protracted conflict since April 2023, involving the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. In addition to security cooperation, Naqvi directed officials to address visa-related challenges currently affecting Sudanese women married to Pakistani citizens.
Lt. Gen. Ali expressed Sudan’s desire to further solidify these ties, emphasizing the importance of the brotherly relationship between the two nations as they seek to expand cooperation in various administrative and security fields.
