Stability in Central Asia, which remains a complex issue, hinges on closer cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has said, TASS reported.
"Today, a great deal rests on the collaboration of our military ministries, and most importantly, on regional stability. The current situation remains very challenging," Belousov told Tajik Defense Minister Colonel-General Emomali Sobirzoda during their talks.
He stressed that Russia and Tajikistan must strengthen cooperation in every respect.
"This includes military cooperation, the exchange of experience, training, and military-technical collaboration. All of this is already part of a single package, and we should advance along these lines. Today’s meeting will make a significant contribution to this," Belousov added.