Pakistan benchmarks Kenya's visa-free entry plan

PS Omollo said the delegation will benchmark on the plan, particularly its technological framework

by TRACY NZIOKA

News22 January 2024 - 13:01

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PS Omollo said the delegation was led by Khushal Khan, Under Secretary of Pakistan's Ministry of Interior.
"Kenya and Pakistan have a history of security cooperation, notably in enhancing passport control through advanced software solutions," he said.

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Ministry of Interior PS ,Raymond Omollo with Pakistan Ministry Officials on 22nd January 2024.

Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo hosted a high-level Pakistan delegation.

PS Omollo said the delegation was led by Khushal Khan, Under Secretary of Pakistan's Ministry of Interior.

"We engaged in a fruitful discussion exploring our ongoing shift to an integrated border management system, which unifies all border-related operations," Omollo said in a statement on X.

"Kenya and Pakistan have continued to enjoy a history of mutual cooperation notably in shared technology-driven and software solutions to addressing contemporary security challenges."

PS Omollo said the delegation is also particularly keen on learning about our new visa-free entry system, particularly its technological framework and business processes.

"Kenya and Pakistan have a history of security cooperation, notably in enhancing passport control through advanced software solutions," he said.

The delegation, featuring representatives from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, is on a strategic week-long tour in Kenya facilitated by the Border Management Secretariat (BMS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).