Uzbek security council Secretary General Victor visits Pakistan Afghanistan Torkham border

Uzbek security council Secretary General Victor visits Pakistan Afghanistan Torkham border

ISLAMABAD – Secretary of the Security Council of Uzbekistan Lt. Gen. ViktorMahmudov visited the Pak-Afghan Torkham border and the Pakistan MilitaryAcademy (PMA) in Kakul, the military media wing said Wednesday.

A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said thevisiting dignitary was briefed on border management mechanisms includingfencing, and the establishment of terminals.

National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf and PM’s aide on Commerce andInvestment Abdul Razak Dawood also accompanied Mahmudov, it further added.

The Uzbek delegation also reviewed border terminals formed to counterillegal movement on both sides of the border. He also appreciatedPakistan’s efforts for peace and stability in the region, and measures tocounter terrorism and socio-economic uplift of local districts.

Later, the Uzbek delegation visited Pakistan Military Academy where theywere briefed on the training regime of PMA including visits to varioustraining and sports facilities.

The visiting dignitary commended the high training standards of PakistanMilitary Academy for grooming future military leadership and providing anexcellent training atmosphere to international cadets.

Lt. Gen. Viktor Mahmudov also expressed keen interest in bilateral militarycooperation, particularly in the training domain, ISPR said.