On
the invitation of the Secretary, Security Council of the Republic of
Tajikistan, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, Lt.
Gen. (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua is currently on a two-day (28-29
September 2017) official visit to Tajikistan. Today, he called on Mr.
Sherali Mirzo, Defence Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan and also held
talks with his counterpart, Mr. Abdurahim Qahhorov, Secretary Security Council
of Tajikistan. During these meetings, both sides exchanged views on growing
defence and security cooperation between the two countries and resolved to
further expand the same to mutual benefit. Both sides also expressed
satisfaction at the bilateral economic and trade cooperation and expressed hope
that Tajikistan’s connectivity with Pakistani seaports through CPEC will help
increase the bilateral trade volume manifold.
They
also exchanged views on issues of mutual and regional interest, especially with
focus on peace and stability in Afghanistan. They agreed that regional
countries need to play an active role to end the conflict through peaceful
means and peace in Afghanistan will benefit the whole region.
The
Tajik side appreciated Pakistan’s immense sacrifices in the war against terror
as well as the successes it has achieved over the last few years to defeat the
menaces of extremism and terrorism in Pakistan and the region.
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