Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon and Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev discussed military and technical cooperation at a meeting in Dushanbe today, EA CA-News said.

According to the president's press officials, the sides exchanged views on world and regional politics, Afghanistan and other issues of mutual interest.

"Particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in areas such as improving combat readiness, military training and expanding scientific contacts," the press service reported. "The sides expressed general satisfaction with Tajikistan-Azerbaijan cooperation at various levels."