Dushanbe and Moscow strengthen partnership in combating illicit drug trafficking

The interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects for promoting cooperation in combating illegal drug trafficking.

Chairman of the Drug Control Agency of Tajikistan, Major General of Justice Khabibullo Vohidzoda held talks with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Russia, Police Colonel General Andrei Khrapov on the sidelines of the 66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The interlocutors exchanged views on a wide range of aspects of bilateral cooperation, the press office of the Drug Control Agency under the President of Tajikistan reported to CentralAsia.news.

The interlocutors focused on combining efforts in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, exchanging information on the detention of citizens of the two countries involved in drug trafficking, countering drugs smuggling on the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan and taking the necessary measures to strengthen border controls.

They discussed the progress in preparation for the signing of the Agreement between the Drug Control Agency of Tajikistan and the RF Ministry of Internal Affairs on partnerships and assistance to the Agency in combating illicit trafficking in drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors. In this context, the parties expressed readiness to sign it as soon as possible.

17 03 2023, 10:39
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