China will build a military base in Tajikistan

China will build a base in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region for the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Anti-Drug Police of Tajikistan

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As reported by Radio Ozodi, in the village of Vakhon in the Ishkashim district of GBAO, China will build a base for the special rapid response unit of the Anti-Drug Police of Tajikistan for 55 million Chinese yuan (8.6 million dollars).

The First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan Abdurakhmon Alamshozoda stated in parliament: “According to the reached agreement, the base of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan in the Vakhon Gorge will be built with funds provided on a grant basis. The PRC undertakes the responsibility for providing the necessary equipment, machinery, and materials for the implementation of the project.”

It is reported that Tajikistan commits to exempt the import of equipment into the country from taxes and customs duties.

Deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Tolibkhon Azimzoda noted in a conversation with Radio Ozodi that the construction of the base will be carried out by the Chinese side at the request of Tajikistan; however, he declined to comment further, citing that he was “not authorized to comment on certain issues.” He only mentioned that the process of preparing documentation for allocating land for the construction of the base is currently underway.

Two years ago, world media reported on the presence of a Chinese military contingent in Tajikistan.