On February 16, 2026, during a visit to Colombo, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala agreed to develop a joint strategy to combat cybercrime and financial fraud. This collaboration aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in internal security, counterterrorism, and anti-narcotics operations. Naqvi emphasized the need for institutional collaboration, stating, "Cooperation between the interior ministries will open new avenues in bilateral relations," and he proposed training opportunities for Sri Lankan police at Pakistan's National Police Academy. The discussions also included measures to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking, highlighting the urgency of these issues in both nations.