Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pakistan valued its brotherly relationship with Tajikistan and also acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by the Tajikistani nation in fighting terrorism.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Defence Minister of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters.

According to Pakistan Army’s media wing, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interests, the overall regional situation including recent developments in Afghanistan especially the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border, and the measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between the two countries.

The COAS also appreciated Tajikistan’s efforts towards regional connectivity and its inclination to achieve the same through Pakistan.

The visiting dignitary lauded Pakistan’s positive role for regional peace & stability, especially the Afghan peace process, and pledged to keep working for better relations between the two brotherly countries.