RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday called on Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and discussed regional situation with particular reference to common challenges of fighting terrorism and reconciliation in Afghanistan, which shares a border with both countries.
According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the army chief undertook a day long visit to Tajikistan. The Tajikistan’s president appreciated Pakistan’s facilitation role in reconciliation process in Afghanistan and also lauded Pakistan Army’s phenomenal achievements in Zarb-e-Azb military operation. He noted with admiration that the operation being conducted by Pakistani forces against terrorists is a role model for rest of the world.
The Tajik president said that General Raheel’s visit will further cement bilateral relationship with Pakistan and provide an impetus to defence cooperation between both countries. During the meeting, the army chief 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.
General Raheel also held a meeting with Tajik defence minister and chief of general staff. On arrival at the Army Headquarters, the army chief was accorded very warm welcome and presented guard of honour. General Raheel also visited Military Institute and Military Training Center of Tajikistan.
