On November 10, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, participated in and delivered a speech at a ceremonial gathering dedicated to Tajik Police Day.
At the outset, the Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, warmly congratulated the leadership and personnel of the country’s internal affairs bodies on their professional holiday — Tajik Police Day.

The President emphasized that serving in the internal affairs bodies symbolizes loyalty to the state and nation, respect for the law, and the protection of peace, stability, legality, and public order. In other words, a police force faithful to the law serves as a reliable shield for society and a guarantor of peaceful life for the people.

Recalling the achievements of the 35 years of independence, Emomali Rahmon noted that personnel of the internal affairs bodies and the special units of this important state institution had faithfully fulfilled their professional duties and made a historic contribution to restoring constitutional authority, maintaining public order, ensuring peace and security for the population, and combating crime.

The Leader of the Nation expressed his gratitude to all employees, officers, soldiers, and veterans of the internal affairs bodies, as well as personnel of other law enforcement agencies and military structures, for their dedicated and round-the-clock service and their valuable contribution to strengthening peace, complete political stability, and lasting national unity in the country.

The President also outlined a number of important tasks for personnel of the internal affairs bodies and other law enforcement agencies.

In view of modern conditions, in which forms and methods of criminal activity are constantly changing, the heads of agencies and their respective departments were instructed to take continuous measures to train young personnel, improve employees’ professional knowledge and skills, ensure strict compliance with service discipline, and promote proper standards of conduct and a culture of interaction with citizens.

“Active participation in fostering national identity and patriotism, as well as 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 personnel of the internal affairs bodies,” emphasized President Emomali Rahmon.

In this regard, continuous cooperation with other government agencies and institutions, educational establishments, civil society, and parents was deemed essential.

President Emomali Rahmon stressed that “we will always hold in high regard the loyalty and courage of those who perform their duties with the highest sense of responsibility in difficult circumstances.”

In this connection, the Leader of the Nation stated that caring for the families of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while performing their official duties is the responsibility of the state and the relevant institutions.

During his address, the Head of State also spoke about measures to improve service conditions, strengthen the material and technical resources of the internal affairs bodies, enhance professional readiness, and ensure the effective performance of personnel. He also addressed the construction of administrative buildings for the Ministry’s regional departments in the country’s regions, cities, and districts.

It was emphasized that, alongside the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a Faculty of Operational and Investigative Activities, the Police College in Kulob, and the Fire and Technical College in Danghara District had been established.

President Emomali Rahmon expressed confidence that graduates of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ educational institutions, including the newly established lyceum, would faithfully serve in the future to strengthen the rule of law, maintain public order, and combat crime.

His Excellency also encouraged students to learn foreign languages and deepen their knowledge of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Referring to the extremely complex and sensitive political and security situation in the modern world and its adverse consequences, the President stressed the importance of protecting the country from the negative effects 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 bodies must remember that protecting the country’s security, ensuring lasting peace, and safeguarding the bright future of the state and nation are honorable responsibilities and matters of conscience for each and every one of them,” stated President Emomali Rahmon.

Concluding his speech, the Head of State expressed confidence that personnel of the internal affairs bodies, together with soldiers and officers, would always remain ready, with a strong sense of patriotism, national identity, and high professional competence, to ensure public order, safeguard state and public security, and preserve peace, stability, and national unity throughout the country.