Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - On 14 January 2020, on the initiative of the military command of Pakistan, celebrations dedicated to the Day of Defenders of the Homeland of Uzbekistan were held at the Joint Headquarters of the Armed Forces.

In honor of the delegation of Uzbekistan, led by Ambassador Furkat Sidikov, a guard of honor was built, a military band sounded. At the entrance to the building on the flagpole are the state flags of the two countries.

It was noted that the military command of Pakistan is firmly following the traditions, embodying strong cooperation with Uzbekistan, which is making sincere efforts to preserve and strengthen stability in the region. It was Tashkent that set a positive tone for improving the situation in the region and new integration processes in Central Asia.

On the same day, in connection with the Day of Defenders of the Motherland, the Embassy received a congratulatory message on behalf of the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of the IRP, General Kamar Javed Bajwa.