The Ambassador of Uzbekistan Mr. Furqat Sidiqov called on National
Security Adviser Lt. General Nasser Khan Janjua this afternoon. Besides
matters pertaining to promotion of bilateral relations, issues regarding
defence cooperation and overall regional security situation and the
details regarding NSA’s forthcoming visit to Uzbekistan to participate in
Internal High Level Conference on Security and Sustainable Development in
Central Asia, came under discussion.
The Ambassador said
that over the years both Pakistan and Uzbekistan had successfully developed
excellent diplomatic relations. “Uzbekistan Government is keen to strengthen
these ties further by extending cooperation in multiple areas including
political, defence and economic sector such as trade, energy and agriculture,
he added. The Ambassador also acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan's
commitment and efforts against terrorism and stressed the need for well-planned
coordinated efforts by all regional countries to tackle the regional challenges
through regional solutions on the basis of political dialogue. He also
highlighted the fact that the two countries shared views on major regional and
international issues concerning peace and security.
NSA said that
Uzbekistan is a brotherly Muslim country and Pakistan attached great importance
to cordial and cooperative relations with Uzbekistan. Both countries have
immense potential to expand the spectrum of bilateral relations. He also
appreciated the approach of Uzbek Government towards different regional
issues.
The Ambassador also
said that the forthcoming visit of NSA to Uzbekistan will be very fruitful in
strengthening bilateral relations.
