Russia and Tajikistan will establish representations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with each other

Russia and Tajikistan plan to establish representations of their law enforcement and migration agencies on each other’s territories.

As noted by the authorities of both countries, this is being done to strengthen cooperation in the field of security and regulation of migration flows.

According to the draft government resolution, Russia will open a representation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Dushanbe. In turn, Tajikistan will create a representation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a representation of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan in Moscow.

The document states that the main functions of the new structures will be to ensure cooperation in the fight against transnational crime, drug trafficking, as well as interaction in the migration sphere.

The representations of the two countries will accept individuals on issues related to their competence, and if necessary, will protect the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of their citizens.

Employees of these representations and their family members will enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunity. The activities of the representations will be carried out under the general supervision of the embassies of the two countries.

The agreement will come into force after being signed by the President of Russia.

According to some experts, the opening of the representation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan in Russia may indicate Dushanbe’s desire to strengthen control over its citizens abroad, especially in Russia.