- Tajik Defence Minister calls on COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir, reaffirming commitment to deepening defence and security ties
- Both sides commit to enhanced military-to-military collaboration, including training and counter-terrorism
- Visiting delegation lauds Pakistan Army’s professionalism and role in regional stability
- President Zardari hails Tajikistan as a bridge to Central Asia and Pakistan as gateway to international waters
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to expand their defence cooperation, focusing on training, counter-terrorism, and regional security, the military’s media wing confirmed on Friday.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, Minister of Defence of Tajikistan, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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Rawalpindi, 13 November, 2025Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, Minister of Defence of Tajikistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), #Pakistan Army at General Headquarters (GHQ).
During the meeting, matters of… pic.twitter.com/VMtKyYLEcG
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) November 14, 2025
The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation, expressing their resolve to strengthen existing military-to-military ties. Both sides emphasized enhanced collaboration in training, counter-terrorism, and regional security initiatives. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Army and acknowledged its contribution to regional stability and peace.
The COAS underscored the importance of collective efforts for regional stability and prosperity, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening defence and security ties with Tajikistan.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries, terming Tajikistan a bridge to the heart of Central Asia and Pakistan as its gateway to international waters, during a call-on with the Tajik Defence Minister at Aiwan-e-Sadr. He stressed that the two states could play a significant role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
President Asif Ali Zardari met Tajikistan Defence Minister, Col. General Sabirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. He called for deeper Pakistan–Tajikistan cooperation in trade, energy including CASA-1000, defence & stronger political, cultural & people-to-people ties. pic.twitter.com/HOZY7Cl6pC
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 14, 2025
President Zardari welcomed the delegation and noted Pakistan’s long-standing, multi-faceted relationship with Tajikistan, rooted in shared history, culture, and linguistic affinity. He reminded that Pakistan was among the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Tajikistan in 1992 and encouraged further enhancement of political, cultural, and people-to-people contacts.
He highlighted the vast potential for bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the timely completion of the flagship CASA-1000 project. Zardari also welcomed the expanding defence cooperation, citing the successful organization of the Dosti-II military exercise as a testimony to the historic ties between the two brotherly states.
The Tajik Defence Minister expressed Tajikistan’s interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, reinforcing the strategic partnership. The delegation included Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Tohir, Col Rasulzoda Karim Abdurasul, Maj Gen Hakimzoda Zarif Yunusi, and Maj Gen Amonullozoda Aminjon Amonullo, while Senators Sherry Rehman and Saleem Mandviwalla also attended the meeting.
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