AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan Yusuf Sharifzoda met with Federal Minister of Defense of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif on September 18, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan reported.

The parties considered a wide range of issues of Tajik-Pakistani relations, especially in the sphere of economy, civil aviation, security and military-technical sphere.

They exchanged views on the current military-political, economic and social situation in Afghanistan, which directly affects the security situation in the region, as well as on other key issues of mutual interest.

It was emphasized that Pakistan appreciates the efforts of Tajikistan to strengthen peace and stability in the region.

During the meeting, importance of implementation of energy project "CASA-1000" for the countries of the region was stressed.