On August 13, 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation hosted a regular meeting of the Joint Board of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation. The meeting was chaired by Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and General of Police of the Russian Federation, and Ramazon Hamro Rakhimzoda, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and Colonel General of Militia.
At the beginning of the meeting, it was noted that cooperation between the internal affairs agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation has been expanding year by year, based on friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation between the two states. Significant results have been achieved in combating crime, ensuring the safety of citizens, and strengthening cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to combating organized crime and preventing the activities of transnational criminal groups, as well as identified ways to further strengthen coordination between the relevant agencies of the two states.
The parties also exchanged views on joint efforts to counter extremism. It was emphasized that, under current conditions, particular importance should be attached to strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies, ensuring timely information exchange, and taking joint measures to prevent the spread of extremist ideas and the activities of extremist groups.
The parties also discussed the development of cooperation between the forensic departments of the two countries’ ministries of internal affairs, emphasizing the importance of exchanging fingerprint information and improving the professional qualifications of forensic specialists.
The meeting continued with discussions on migration-related issues, improving the efficiency of information exchange, utilizing modern digital technologies in the activities of internal affairs agencies, and strengthening the legal and regulatory framework for interstate cooperation.
Following the meeting of the Joint Board, the parties signed a Joint Order of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan, relevant decisions, as well as the Work Plan of the Joint Board of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan for 2027.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction with the results achieved and the current level of bilateral cooperation.
It should be noted that the main objective of the Joint Board of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation is to comprehensively consider current issues of cooperation between the internal affairs agencies of the two countries, strengthen joint efforts in combating crime and maintaining public order, identify priority areas for the development of bilateral cooperation, and develop and implement specific measures to prevent and combat crime in the territories of both states.