FEDERAL MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF PRESENTING A SHIELD TO AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN TO PAKISTAN, H.E. AYBEK ARIF USMANOV IN ISLAMABAD ON OCTOBER 20, 2022.
Islamabad: H.E. Aybek Arif Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, at his office in Islamabad, today. The Minister expressed that we would like to strengthen multi-faceted cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The visiting Ambassador conveyed and reaffirmed the commitment of the people and the government of Uzbekistan to work closely with Pakistan to further strengthen their bilateral relations, especially in the field of defence.
Defence Minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Uzbekistan which are based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities and desires to further strengthen ties in all fields of mutual interests, especially defence.
The Minister mentioned that Pakistan was amongst the first three countries to open Embassy in Tashkent in June 1992. He said that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in the region and across the globe.
Minister emphasized Pakistan’s indispensable role in the resolution of the Afghan crisis and sustainable peace in the region. Moreover, Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that Pakistan desires lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. Instability in Afghanistan has serious consequences for the entire region.
