Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Lieutenant-General Bakhodir Kurbanov, received a military delegation headed by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan, Colonel-General Sherali Mirzo, who arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit.

During the reception, Lieutenant-General Bakhodir Kurbanov emphasized the friendly relations established between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and expressed confidence that in the future their scale would expand even more. Also during the meeting, it was noted that issues of cooperation have risen to an unprecedented level not only in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, but also in the field of defense and security.

As a result of the negotiations, an additional contract was signed on the organization of training of military personnel of Tajikistan in higher military educational institutions of Uzbekistan.

Further, the guests, accompanied by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Lieutenant-General Bakhodir Kurbanov, got acquainted with the activities of the National Center for Defense Control of the Republic of Uzbekistan.