Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif during a daylong official visit to Tajikistan on Tuesday called on Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and discussed with him security related issues. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during meeting of General Raheel Sharif with Tajik President, security situation of the region with particular reference to common challenges of fighting terrorism and reconciliation in Afghanistan, which shares a border with both countries, came under discussion.
President of Tajikistan appreciated Pakistan's facilitation role in reconciliation process in Afghanistan and also lauded Pakistan Army's phenomenal achievements in operation Zarb-e-Azb (ZeA). He noted with admiration that the operation being conducted by Pakistani forces against terrorists is a role model for rest of the world. He expressed his hope that General Raheel Sharif's visit will further strengthen bilateral relations with Pakistan and provide an impetus to defence cooperation between the two countries. Speaking on the occasion, the CoAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Tajikistan and offered Pakistan's full support in capacity building of Tajikistan forces to counter terrorism.
The Army Chief also held a meeting with Tajik Defence Minister and Chief of General Staff. Earlier on arrival at the Army Headquarter, the CoAS was accorded very warm welcome and presented guard of honour. CoAS General Raheel Sharif also visited Military Institute and Military Training Centre of Tajikistan.
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