Five Northern and Eastern European nations have agreed in principle to expand job opportunities for Pakistanis in Europe. The development followed a six-country conference of interior ministers held in Warsaw.
Pakistan’s delegation was led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Representatives from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania attended the meeting.
Officials praised Pakistan’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and dismantle human trafficking networks. They acknowledged recent steps to strengthen border controls and intensify action against human smuggling.
The participating countries agreed at the official level to explore structured employment pathways for Pakistani workers. The initiative aims to promote legal migration while discouraging irregular travel.
Ministers also discussed joint strategies to combat human smuggling. In addition, they emphasised closer cooperation on migration management and regional security.
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has said that ten thousand and five hundred work visas will be issued for Pakistan's skilled labour force to promote legal migration@MOIofficialGoP @ForeignOfficePk @ItalyMFA_int #RadioPakistan #News @PakinItaly… pic.twitter.com/EhOQlWfTgV
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 25, 2026During his address, Mohsin Naqvi briefed participants on the security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He stated that around 22 terrorist organisations were operating and reorganising in Afghanistan. He stressed the need for stronger international collaboration to address both security and migration challenges.
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Officials believe the agreement could open new employment avenues for skilled Pakistani workers. At the same time, it may strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and European partners.
