RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Defence Minister of Tajikistan Sherali Mirzo along with delegation held a meeting with the Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Secretary Defence in the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Matters related to Pakistan-Tajikistan bilateral defence cooperation came under discussion.
Khawaja Asif expressed best wishes for the military and civil leadership of Tajikistan, and its people and highlighted that being neighbors of Afghanistan, both Pakistan and Tajikistan are facing similar security challenges and threats.
The minister said that Pakistan believes in peaceful resolution of all issues and appreciates the efforts of Tajikistan in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The defence minister highlighted that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further provide new and unique opportunities for enhancing connectivity and integration from Gwadar to Kashgar and Murghab in Tajikistan.
Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan will continue to provide assistance in intelligence capacity building and sharing of technical expertise with the Tajik armed forces.
The Tajik defence minister assured his government’s commitment and pledged to work with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties.
