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A territorial defense and mobilization readiness exercise was held in Khujand with the participation of Tajik Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda. The event was part of joint operational-strategic exercises involving units of the Ministry of Defense and other security agencies in the Sughd region, as well as in accordance with the action plan of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
The gathering took place at the 20th Anniversary of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan Stadium with the broad participation of city residents, government officials, and law enforcement officials.
The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan, Colonel General Emomali Sobirzoda, along with a working group of relevant agencies, reviewed the event's progress, inspected the readiness of reserve personnel, and inspected the available equipment and resources for territorial defense.
As the Ministry of Defense noted, the National Army's forces and reserve resources in the country's cities and districts perform important tasks and, along with military personnel, must be prepared to defend Tajikistan's territorial integrity and protect its state borders.
During the event, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and representatives of the city of Khujand emphasized the importance of preserving the achievements of the country's independence period, noting that protecting national values and state interests is the responsibility of every patriot.
At the conclusion of the gathering, the Minister of Defense presented certificates of honor and letters of gratitude to several participants, as well as to the parents of military personnel, for their support of state defense policy, high levels of civic responsibility, and contribution to the patriotic education of youth.
