ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt. General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Tuesday said Pakistan and Tajikistan had immense potential to expand the spectrum of bilateral relations as Islamabad could offer excellent opportunity to Dushanbe for greater connectivity.
In a meeting with Tajikistan’s ambassador to Pakistan Sherali Jononov who met him in Islamabad to exchange the views after the recent visit of Janjua to Tajikistan, the security adviser said Pakistan attached great importance to cordial and multifaceted ties with Tajikistan, and both the Countries looked towards each other as strategic partners.
Gen Janjua stressed the significance of enhancing cooperation in education sector and people to people contact which would carry forward the relationship of the two countries to newer heights.
The Tajik ambassador highlighted the fact that Pakistan and Tajikistan had the same views on all the major regional and international issues concerning peace and security.
The envoy acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s commitment and efforts against terrorism which reflected a national resolve and unity. He also expressed gratitude to Pakistan for providing counter terrorism training to Tajikistan’s defence, security and police officials to enhance their professional capacity.
Ambassador Sherali Jononov also expressed great satisfaction and congratulated Nasser Janjua for conducting a very successful visit of Tajikistan.
The ambassador said he had received very positive feedback from Dushanbe regarding the most rewarding interaction between the two sides during NSA’s visit. He said the visit has brought two sides very close to each other.
Furthermore, the envoy said over the years both Pakistan and Tajikistan had successfully developed cooperative strategic relations.
“Tajikistan government is keen to strengthen these ties further by extending the cooperation in multiple areas including defence, security, energy, trade and regional connectivity for which the visits of high level delegates have been very helpful,” he added.
