Dushanbe, The Europe Today: The 14th Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held on 9 November in Moscow, Russian Federation, with the participation of Yusuf Rahmon, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Pressing Security Challenges on the Agenda
During the meeting of CIS Security Council Secretaries, participants discussed pressing regional and international security issues, including combating terrorism and extremism, transnational organised crime, illicit drug trafficking and cyber threats.
Tajikistan’s Commitment to Peace and Stability
Addressing the meeting, Yusuf Rahmon emphasised that, under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan is consistently pursuing a policy aimed at ensuring peace and stability and strengthening international cooperation.
In this context, he referred to the United Nations General Assembly resolution of 25 June 2026, adopted on the initiative of the President of Tajikistan, which proclaims 2027–2036 as the “International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations.”
Dushanbe to Host Launch of the International Decade
It was announced at the meeting that an International High-Level Conference marking the official launch of the Decade will be held in Dushanbe in May 2027. CIS member states were invited to take an active part in the event.
The initiative adds to Tajikistan’s record of advancing global agendas through the United Nations, and positions Dushanbe as a venue for international dialogue on peace and security in the years ahead.
Call for Closer Practical Cooperation
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants underscored the need to expand information exchange, coordinate the activities of relevant authorities and strengthen practical cooperation among CIS member states to counter contemporary security threats.
The annual meeting of Security Council Secretaries serves as a key platform for CIS member states to align their approaches to common security challenges and to deepen cooperation among their national security institutions.
