Says did not attend any anti-China events in US
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that anyone taking up arms against Pakistan would be dealt with an iron hand.
Speaking to the media during his visit to Houston, USA, Mohsin Naqvi emphasised that terrorism was a shared fight, not just Pakistan’s. He highlighted that the purpose of his US visit was to collaborate with American politicians to devise an effective plan against terrorism.
The minister clarified that he did not attend any anti-China events in the US, countering propaganda by opponents.
He explained that his participation was in a youth event, which was misrepresented maliciously. He added that such baseless propaganda held no weight.
Mohsin Naqvi also declared the allegations an attempt to incite the US House of Representatives against Pakistan, urging political opponents to avoid harming national interests. He expressed satisfaction with his productive meetings with members of Congress.
Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday vehemently rejected allegations of involvement in any anti-China event in the United States, labelling them as “malicious fabrications” and “baseless campaigns” designed to tarnish his reputation.
His clarification came amid reports of the Indian and local media outlets, as well as social media posts claiming that the interior minister attended a lobbying group’s event which was involved in campaigning against China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party. “My attendance at a youth event was misinterpreted and blown out of proportion,” said Naqvi speaking to the media in Houston.
He assured that the misinformation and baseless rumours would not distract him from fulfilling his responsibilities, reiterating his commitment to his duties. The interior minister also accused certain elements of instigating the US Congress against Pakistan, urging political opponents not to harm the country for political gains.
He further said that his meetings with members of Congress were productive, stressing that terrorism is not just Pakistan’s issue but a collective fight.
The interior minister was on a visit to the US this week where he attended various events and meetings with US senators and Congressmen including Thomas Richard Suozzi, Jack Bergman, Joe Wilson, Rob Bresnahan, Henry Cuellar, and Maxine Waters. During his meetings with the US lawmakers, he held discussions on strengthening Pakistan-US bilateral ties and regional peace, particularly the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan.
