)
India and Tajikistan, both located in the proximity of the "main source of terror", today pledged to further deepen their cooperation to fight the menace and agreed to step up defence ties besides boosting trade and investment.
During the wide-ranging talks between Modi, who was here on the last leg of his eight-day six-nation tour, and Tajik President Emomali Rahamon, the two sides pitched for taking the ties to newer heights in diverse areas.
Modi, who flew into the Tajik capital from Kyrgyzstan last night, was accorded a ceremonial reception before getting into one-on-one and delegation-level talks with Rahamon.
"We are located in the proximity of the main source of terrorism," the Prime Minister said after the talks at a joint media appearance with Rahamon, in an apparent reference to Pakistan and Afghanista.
"At a time of growing threat of terrorism, we have resolved to intensify our cooperation further," he added.
"Combating terrorism and extremism has always been an important and productive area of cooperation," he said.
