Defence Minister of Tajikistan, Colonel General Sherali Mirzo who is on an official visit to Pakistan Wednesday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Nadeem Raza, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations media release, both sides deliberated upon various areas of interest, bilateral cooperation including security, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional environment particularly with reference to Afghanistan during the meeting.

The dignitaries dilated upon measures to enhance the level and scope of military engagements between both countries and reaffirmed to continue to forge deeper ties.

Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned out tri-services contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the visiting dignitary.