CJCSC Gen Nadeem Raza calls on Tajik President, military leaders

DUSHANBE: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza called on President of Tajikistan Mr Emomali Rahmon during an official visit to the country.

Chairman JCSC also had separate meetings with Tajik Defence Minister Colonel General Sherali Mirzo, Minister of Internal Affairs Colonel-General Rakhimozoda Ramazon Khamro, and Chairman State Committee of National Security Colonel-General Yatimov Saymumin Sattorovich.

During the meetings, both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation including security, counter-terrorism and the prevailing regional environment particularly with reference to Afghanistan. They also discussed measures to enhance the level and scope of military engagements between both countries and reaffirmed to continue to forge deeper ties.

Chairman JCSC said that Pakistan is keen to expand existing bilateral and military cooperation with Tajikistan. The dignitaries lauded the professionalism of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. Earlier upon arrival at Ministry of Defence, Chairman JCSC was presented Guard of Honour by a contingent of Tajikistan’s Armed Forces.