United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan's peace initiatives during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) in New York.The discussion focused on regional security, Pakistan's mediation role between the US and Iran, and collaboration against terrorism.Naqvi also met Russian and Chinese officials to strengthen counterterrorism and law-enforcement ties.He emphasized the need for international cooperation to tackle transnational threats like terrorism, cybercrime, and drug trafficking.Guterres acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to global peace, while Naqvi called for shared responsibility in combating extremism.

The summit highlighted the importance of technology and training for modern policing, with plans to sign bilateral agreements to enhance security partnerships.