DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus — The fourth joint session of both chambers of Tajikistan’s parliament – the Majlisi Milli (upper chamber) and the Majlisi Namoyandagon (lower chamber) – will be held in Dushanbe on November 18.
Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli, signed an appropriate resolution on this subject on November 3.
Under Article 55 of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, the President takes up office swear at the joint session of both chambers of Tajik parliament. An inauguration of the head of state is expected to be held at joint session of the Majlisi Milli and the Majlisi Namoyandagon on November 18.
Under the Constitution the Majlisi Milli and the Majlisi Namoyandagon shall hold joint meetings in the following events: in the event of taking up by the President of office swear and oath, his resignation, and listening to the submission of the President; speeches of the heads of foreign States; the confirmation of edicts of the President concerning military and extraordinary situations; the giving of consent to the use of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan beyond the bounds of Tajikistan for carrying out international obligations of Tajikistan; the confirmation of edicts of the President concerning the appointment and relieving of the Prime Minister and other members of the Government; the consideration of the submission of the President on the principal orientations of internal and foreign policy of the Republic; the fixing of the salary of the President; the designation of elections of the President; the consideration of the issue of inviolability of the President.
