India and Tajikistan reviewed the current regional and international situation at a meeting between the Defence Ministers of the two countries in New Delhi. The Defence Minister of Tajikistan, Colonel General Sherali Khairulloev and the Defence Minister, Mr George Fernandes agreed to enhance mutual friendly relations and defence cooperation between India and Tajikistan. The two sides discussed bilateral defence and security interests and decided that there would be a regular exchange of defence delegations and dialogue on issues of security and strategic interest. Several areas were identified including cooperation in military training as well as assistance in the repair and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.

Colonel General Khairulloev who was in India on a three-day visit hoped that this meeting would give considerable impetus to defence ties between the two countries. The Tajikistan delegation comprised the Director of Internal Cooperation and Director of Military Intelligence of the Tajikistan Ministry of Defence.