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Uzbekistan, Pakistan discuss situation in Afghanistan

Uzbekistan Materials 6 October 2011 14:25 (UTC +04:00)

Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Oct.6 / Trend, D. Azizov /

Uzbek Defense Minister Kabul Berdiyev and Defense Minister of Pakistan Ahmed Mukhtar discussed ensuring peace and security in the region, including the situation in Afghanistan in light of national interests of both countries.

Berdiyev met with Mukhtar during his visit to Pakistan, a source in the Uzbek government told Trend on Thursday.

During the talks the sides stressed that Pakistan and Uzbekistan face similar security challenges in connection with the situation in Afghanistan, and agreed to promote friendly relations, covering all spheres, including defense.
Berdiyev's visit to Pakistan will run until Oct. 7.

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