On May 12, 2025, a meeting was held between the Chairman of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Colonel General Rajabali Rahmonali, and the Head of the OSCE Political-Military Department, Mr. Jukka Tuonen, the press service of the Committee reports.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee noted that since 2019, cooperation with the OSCE Office has been established at a good level. Thanks to the organization's ongoing support, the Committee managed to build a rescue training center in the Shakhrinav district in accordance with modern requirements. It was also noted that additional financial resources are needed to complete the construction of the Center.
The Chairman of the Committee expressed gratitude to the OSCE for the assistance provided in the form of rescue equipment.
Mr. Jukka Tuonen commended the Committee's productive cooperation with the OSCE in implementing common goals and expressed satisfaction with its participation in activities related to emergency situations.
The parties also discussed areas in which the Committee feels the need for support and cooperation, including in matters of organizing training courses to improve the professional level of employees; completing the construction of the Training Center for Rapid Response and Rescue of Citizens; and Mr. Jukka Tuonen's visit to the training center in Karatag.