Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has reiterated the importance of dialogue, regional cooperation and support to Afghan-led and Afghan-owned initiatives. General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Monday, says a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public relations (ISPR).
The CoAS acknowledged Tajikistan's support for Pakistan's membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and for hosting the Quadrilateral Counter Terrorism Coordination Mechanism (QCCM). President Rahmon offered his sincere wishes for people of Pakistan, appreciating the role Pakistan and Pakistan Army have played in the fight against terrorism. The ISPR added that the Army Chief and Tajik President discussed regional security issues and had similar views for peace in Afghanistan and the region. General Bajwa and Rahmon also pledged to enhance and expand Pakistan-Tajikistan cooperation in the fields of defense and security.