Uzbek military official visits Torkham border, PMA Kakul

Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan Lieutenant General Viktor Mahmudov on Wednesday visited the Torkham border and the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood accompanied the visiting dignitary.

The ISPR said that the delegation was briefed on the Pak-Afghan border management mechanism including fencing and establishment of border terminals to check illegal movement on both sides of the border.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for peace and stability in the region, measures to counter terrorism and socio-economic uplift of tribal districts.

Later, the delegation visited PMA Kakul where they were briefed on the training regime of PMA including visits to various training and sports facilities.

The visiting dignitary appreciated the high training standards of PMA for grooming future military leadership and providing an excellent training atmosphere to international cadets, the military's media wing said.

The ISPR further said that the Uzbek secretary of the security council expressed keen interest in bilateral military cooperation, particularly in the training domain.