Dushanbe, October 18, 2026 – The Europe Today: The seventh session of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, convened under the seventh convocation, was held in Dushanbe on Saturday under the chairmanship of Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe.
According to the National Assembly, members initially approved the session’s working procedures, elected the secretariat and adopted an agenda comprising 51 items.
During deliberations, chairpersons of the relevant parliamentary committees presented their conclusions on the legislation under consideration, covering constitutional foundations, human rights and freedoms, lawfulness, agriculture, employment, environmental protection, social affairs, healthcare, science, education, culture, youth and women’s policy, the economy, communications and inter-parliamentary relations.
The members reviewed and endorsed the Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as the laws “On the Protection of Competition” and “On Migration,” which had been adopted in comprehensive form.
They also approved amendments and additions to several existing legislative acts, including the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Administrative Offences, Code of Administrative Offence Proceedings, Labour Code, Family Code and Urban Planning Code.
A significant part of the session focused on amendments to the Law “On Restricting the Use of Tobacco Products.” During the discussion, Rustami Emomali highlighted the importance of adopting the legislation, emphasizing that protecting the nation’s genetic heritage, promoting public well-being and safeguarding the health of future generations were among the primary responsibilities of the state and society.
Members of the National Assembly, deputies of the Assembly of Representatives and other public representatives were urged to contribute to ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and creating favourable conditions for raising a healthy and capable younger generation.
The National Assembly subsequently endorsed several other legislative measures, including amendments to laws concerning legal assistance, mortgages, public holidays, weapons, the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in Tajikistan, and the State Financial Control and Anti-Corruption Agency.
Members also approved the law “On Citizens’ Participation in Ensuring Public Order,” along with 25 additional laws introducing amendments and additions to existing legislation.
In another decision, the National Assembly supported a proposal submitted by the Government to classify a rural settlement in Nosiri Khusrav rural jamoat, Qubodiyon District, Khatlon Region, as a village and assign it an official name. A corresponding resolution was adopted.
The session also approved the early termination of the parliamentary powers of National Assembly member Alisher Mirzonabot following his death and formally relieved him of his position as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly.
With these decisions, the seventh session of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, seventh convocation, concluded its proceedings.
