Dushanbe, The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, attended and addressed a ceremonial gathering held on November 10 to mark Tajik Police Day.
At the outset, President Emomali Rahmon extended his sincere congratulations to the leadership and personnel of the country’s internal affairs agencies on their professional holiday.
Police Service as a Symbol of Loyalty to the Nation
The Head of State emphasised that serving in the internal affairs agencies symbolises loyalty to the state and nation, respect for the law, and the protection of peace, stability, legality and public order. He noted that a police force committed to the rule of law serves as a reliable shield for society and a guarantor of peaceful life for the people.
Recalling the achievements of 35 years of independence, President Rahmon stated that employees of the internal affairs agencies and their special units had faithfully fulfilled their professional responsibilities and made historic contributions to the restoration of constitutional order, the protection of public order, ensuring peace and security for citizens, and combating crime.
The Leader of the Nation expressed his gratitude to all employees, officers, soldiers and veterans of the internal affairs agencies, as well as personnel of other law enforcement bodies and military structures, for their dedicated, round-the-clock service and valuable contributions to strengthening peace, complete political stability and lasting national unity in the country.
Tasks Set for Internal Affairs Agencies on Tajik Police Day
The President outlined a number of important tasks for the internal affairs agencies and other law enforcement structures. Taking into account contemporary challenges and the constantly evolving forms and methods of criminal activity, the leadership of the relevant agencies was instructed to take continuous measures to train young personnel, enhance employees’ professional knowledge and skills, ensure strict compliance with service discipline, and improve standards of conduct and communication with citizens.
“Active participation in fostering national self-awareness and patriotism, 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 employees of the internal affairs agencies,” President Emomali Rahmon stated.
In this regard, he emphasised the need for continuous cooperation with other government bodies and institutions, educational establishments, civil society and parents.
State Care for Families of Fallen Officers
President Rahmon stressed that “we will always respect the loyalty and courage of those who perform their duties with a high sense of responsibility during difficult times.” In this context, he stated that caring for the families of law enforcement officers who lost their lives while performing their official duties was a responsibility of the state and the relevant institutions.
Improving Service Conditions and Police Education
During his address, the President spoke about measures to improve service conditions, strengthen the material and technical infrastructure of the internal affairs agencies, enhance professional preparedness and ensure the effective performance of personnel. He also highlighted the construction of administrative buildings for the ministry’s regional departments in the country’s provinces, cities and districts.
It was noted that, alongside the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, an Operational and Investigative Activities Faculty, a Police College in the city of Kulob and a Firefighting and Technical College in Danghara District had been established.
The Head of State expressed confidence that graduates of the ministry’s educational institutions, including the newly established lyceum, would faithfully serve to strengthen the rule of law, maintain public order and combat crime. He encouraged students to learn foreign languages and intensify their studies of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Safeguarding Tajikistan Amid Global Uncertainty
Addressing the extremely complex and sensitive political and security situation in the contemporary world and its adverse consequences, the President emphasised the importance of safeguarding the country against the negative impact of these developments 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 honourable responsibility and a matter of conscience for each and every one of them,” President Emomali Rahmon stated.
Concluding his address on Tajik Police Day, the Head of State expressed confidence that personnel of the internal affairs agencies, as well as soldiers and officers, would always remain ready to ensure public order, safeguard state and public security, and preserve peace, stability and national unity with a strong sense of patriotism, national identity and professional competence.
