BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- China and Tajikistan vowed to improve security cooperation, as Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun met with visiting Tajikistan State National Security Committee chair Saymumin Yatimov Monday in Beijing.
Guo, who is also a State Councilor, said that pragmatic cooperation in such areas as fighting the "Three Evil Forces" of terrorism, separatism, and extremism, as well as border control and law enforcement training could be improved.
"This would help tackle various risks and challenges while safeguarding peace and stability of the two countries as well as the region," Guo said.
Echoing Guo's comments, Yatimov expressed willingness to develop security and law enforcement cooperation with China. He also extended thanks to China for its selfless assistance over the years.