Tajikistan and Iran express readiness to jointly combat transnational organized crime

On Tuesday April 22, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon received the Minister of Internal Affairs of Islamic republic of Iran, Eskandar Momeni, who had arrived in Dushanbe for a working visit.

The Tajik president’s official website says the discussions focused on various aspects of bilateral relations between Tajikistan and Iran, particularly the state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation in law enforcement and security. 

In this context, the need for active implementation of the outcomes of the state visit of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pizishkian, to Tajikistan in early 2025 and the relevant signed documents was emphasized.

A great deal of attention was given to strengthening cooperation between the interior ministries of both countries using the available tools.

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It was acknowledged that joint measures need to be taken to effectively counter terrorism, extremism, radicalism, transnational organized crime, including cybercrime and drug trafficking, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

Eskandar Momeni arrived in Dushanbe on Tuesday afternoon, where he was personally met at the airport by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda.

Later, the interior ministers of both countries held talks, during which they discussed coordination efforts to combat transnational organized crime, the illicit drug trade, cybercrime, terrorism, and extremism.  Steps to expand cooperation reportedly included operational information exchange and the conducting of joint exercises.

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Meanwhile IRNA reports that Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and his Tajik counterpart, Ramazon Rahimzoda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to enhance security cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement reportedly focuses on key areas such as combating organized terrorism, human trafficking, and smuggling of nationals.

Momeni expressed optimism that the implementation of the MoU would strengthen security in Iran and Tajikistan. 

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He also said that addressing issues like terrorism, narcotics, and organized crime—classified as regional and cross-border challenges—could serve as a foundation for closer bilateral cooperation.