President Rahmon Addresses Tajik Police Day Ceremony, Outlines Key Tasks for Law Enforcement
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, attended and addressed a ceremonial gathering on November 10 to mark Tajik Police Day, congratulating the leadership and personnel of the country’s internal affairs agencies on their professional holiday.
The President emphasised that service in the internal affairs agencies symbolises loyalty to the state and nation, respect for the law, and commitment to protecting peace, stability, legality and public order. He noted that police officers who remain faithful to the law serve as a reliable shield for society and guarantee the peaceful lives of citizens.
Tajik Police Day Marks 35 Years of Service Since Independence
Recalling the achievements of 35 years of Tajikistan’s independence, President Rahmon said that personnel of the internal affairs agencies and their special units had faithfully fulfilled their professional responsibilities. He said they had made a historic contribution to restoring constitutional authority, safeguarding public order, ensuring peace and security, and combating crime.
The Leader of the Nation expressed gratitude to all personnel, officers, soldiers and veterans of the internal affairs agencies, as well as other law enforcement bodies and military structures, for their dedicated round-the-clock service and their contributions to strengthening peace, political stability and lasting national unity.
Key Tasks for Internal Affairs Personnel
President Rahmon outlined a number of key tasks facing the internal affairs agencies and other law enforcement institutions. In view of the changing forms and methods of criminal activity under modern conditions, he instructed the heads of relevant agencies to take continuous measures to train young personnel, enhance the professional knowledge and skills of officers, ensure strict observance of service discipline, and improve standards of conduct and communication with citizens.
“Active participation in fostering national identity and patriotism, as well as raising the political and legal awareness of the population, particularly adolescents and young people, and strengthening cooperation between families, schools and society, are also among the important responsibilities of internal affairs personnel,” President Rahmon stated.
He stressed the need for continuous cooperation with other government agencies, educational institutions, civil society organisations and parents in this regard.
Support for Officers and Their Families
President Rahmon said, “We will always respect the loyalty and courage of those who perform their duties with a high sense of responsibility during difficult times.” He added that providing care and support to the families of law enforcement officers who lose their lives in the line of duty is a responsibility of the state and relevant institutions.
The President also spoke about measures to improve service conditions, strengthen the material and technical resources of the internal affairs agencies, and enhance the professional preparedness and performance of personnel. He highlighted the construction of administrative buildings for the ministry’s regional departments in regions, cities and districts across the country.
New Educational Institutions for Police Training
It was noted that, alongside the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a Faculty of Operational and Investigative Activities, a Police College in Kulob and a Fire and Technical College in Danghara District have been established.
President Rahmon expressed confidence that graduates of the ministry’s educational institutions, including its newly established lyceum, would serve faithfully in strengthening the rule of law, maintaining public order and combating crime. He also urged students to learn foreign languages and to strengthen their knowledge of advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
Safeguarding Stability Amid a Complex Global Situation
Addressing the extremely complex and sensitive political and security situation in the modern world, the President stressed the importance of protecting Tajikistan from its negative consequences by strengthening the foundations of statehood, raising the political and legal awareness of the population, and reinforcing social stability.
“Employees of the internal affairs agencies must remember that protecting the country’s security, ensuring lasting peace and safeguarding the bright future of the state and nation are an honorable responsibility and a matter of conscience for each of them,” President Rahmon stated.
Concluding his address, the Head of State expressed confidence that personnel, soldiers and officers of the relevant agencies would always remain ready, with a strong sense of patriotism, national identity and professionalism, to ensure public order, protect state and public security, and safeguard peace, stability and national unity throughout the country.
