Tajikistan Defence Minister Colonel General Sherali Mirzo Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ, reported 24News HD News TV channel.  

Matters of mutual interests and overall regional situation were discussed during the meeting. They also discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan especially the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration.  

The COAS said that Pakistan valued its brotherly relations with Tajikistan, which were based on shared faith, culture and convergence on all important issues relating to regional peace, security and stability. He also appreciated Tajikistan's efforts towards regional connectivity and its inclination to achieve the same through Pakistan.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's positive role for regional peace and stability, especially Afghan Peace Process and pledged to keep working for better relations between two brotherly countries.