Presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, a meeting of Tajikistan’s Security Council took place in Dushanbe on February 25.

The Tajik president’s official website says key issues related to defense and law enforcement were discussed at the meeting.

The main topics of the meeting reportedly included national security, strengthening law and order, and combating crime, according to the press service of the head of state.

The President issued several directives aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of the Armed Forces, improving the fight against criminal activity, and preventing undesirable incidents.

One of the key focal points was the emphasis on improving the qualifications of specialists, mastering new technologies, and utilizing artificial intelligence in the areas of security and law enforcement.

Additionally, measures to combat terrorist and extremist threats, drug trafficking, and organized crime were discussed, both at the national and international levels.

As a result of the meeting, decisions were made to improve coordination between government structures and enhance the effectiveness of efforts to combat security threats.

The Security Council of Tajikistan, which had previously been an independent government boy, is now subordinate to President’s Executive Office. 

On June 13, 2018, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) endorsed amendments proposed by the government to the country’s law on security.  Under these amendments, the Security Council is now subordinate to President’s Executive Office.

The Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan is a consultative body of Tajik Resident that works out the President's decisions on national security affairs.  Composed of key ministers and agency heads and chaired by the President of Tajikistan, the Security Council was established to be a forum for coordinating and integrating national security policy.