Pakistan, Tajikistan face similar security threats from Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that his country and Tajikistan are facing similar security challenges and threats from Afghanistan.

Khawaja Asif said this in a meeting with Tajikistan’s Defense Minister Sherali Mirzo in Rawalpindi.

The sides discussed bilateral defense cooperation in the meeting.

Khawaja Asif said being neighbours of Afghanistan, both Pakistan and Tajikistan were facing similar security challenges and threats.

Pakistan believed in peaceful resolution of all issues and appreciates the efforts of Tajikistan in promoting peace and stability in the region, he added.

The minister highlighted that CPEC would further provide new and unique opportunities for enhancing connectivity and integration from Gwadar to Kashgar and Murghab in Tajikistan.

Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan would continue to provide assistance in intelligence capacity building and sharing of technical expertise with Tajik Armed forces.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has repeatedly dismissed concerns about security threats emanating from the country, and maintains that it is the policy of IEA not to allow anyone to use Afghanistan soil against any other country.