The Ambassador of Tajikistan, Mr. Sherali Jononov called on
National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. (R) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. The
meeting was held to share and exchange the views after the recent visit of NSA
to Tajikistan.
The Ambassador
expressed great satisfaction and congratulated NSA for conducting a very
successful visit of Tajikistan. The Ambassador said that 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. He further said that 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. The Ambassador highlighted
the fact that the two countries have the same views on all the major regional
and international issues concerning peace and security. He 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.
NSA said that
Pakistan attached great importance to cordial and multifaceted ties with
Tajikistan. Pakistan and Tajikistan look towards each other as strategic
partners. Both countries have immense potential to expand the spectrum of
bilateral relations as Pakistan could offer excellent opportunity to Tajikistan
for greater connectivity.
NSA 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.
