Joseph L. Votel: “Efforts of Tajikistan in the fight against illegal drugs are significant”

25 апреля, 2017 17:08

DUSHANBE, 25.04.2017 /NIAT “Khovar” /. Efforts of the Republic of Tajikistan in ensuring security in the borders and the fight against illegal drugs are highly evaluated. It was stated today by the United States Central Command Commander General Joseph L. Votel following the meeting with the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

According to Joseph L. Votel, during the meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon the issues related to ensuring security and stability in Central Asia, as well as fight against extremism and terrorism were discussed.

“We can overcome today’s challenges only together. In this regard, we have common goals and we struggle against these threats”, — noted Joseph L. Votel.

The US Central Command Commander General Joseph L. Votel, as part of his visit, will also meet with a number of heads of ministries and departments of Tajikistan.

25 апреля, 2017 17:08

Other news in section

7th CIIE Successfully Wraps: Highlights by the Numbers
Tajikistan and UNESCO are preparing for International Conference on Glacier Preservation to be held in Dushanbe
Tajikistan and the Maldives sign visa exemption agreement
Tashkent hosts a meeting of Central Asian nations Deputy Foreign Ministers
CIS plenipotentiaries to meet in Minsk on 28 November
Astana will host a joint meeting of the CFM, the CMD, the CSSC, as well as a session of the CSTO CSC
Tajikistan hosts Days of Culture of Belarus
Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia Hold third round of political consultations
Central Asian states need to cooperate in sharing water resources — UNECE
Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia discusses establishment of joint cooperation to prevent the negative consequences of climate change
Dushanbe hosts International Conference Strengthening Security for Stability: Reducing the growing threats of cross-border terrorism in Central Asia
Political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

Special Reports

Annual Address by President Emomali Rahmon to the ParliamentInternational Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028In honor of the Year of YouthAssessment of Rogun HPP Project

Features & Analysis

Interview