General Bajwa calls on Tajikistan president

Dunya News

General Bajwa and the hosting president vowed to cooperate in defence and security sector

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Tajikistan President during his three-day visit and exchanged views on regional security.

Media cell of the military reported that the army chief thanked the state executive for supporting Pakistan’s bid for permanent membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and for organising the anti-terror mechanism conference.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the Tajik president lauded Pakistan’s efforts in war on terror and agreed with Pakistan’s stance over Afghanistan situation for regional peace.

The Tajik leader supported talks among Afghan groups under auspices of the Afghan government.

General Bajwa and the hosting president vowed to cooperate in defence and security sector.

Earlier on August 27 (Sunday) he convened a meeting with Afghan president Ashraf Ghani and offered to form a joint military body to file recommendations to respective governments to better handle the tensed situation.