The National Army of Tajikistan celebrates its 29th anniversary

On February 23, the capital marked the 29th anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan. The ceremony was attended by President Emomali Rahmon and leaders of law enforcement agencies.

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The first military parade of the armed forces of independent Tajikistan was held on February 23, 1993.

On February 23, at “Kohi Vahdat,” Emomali Rahmon participated and spoke at the ceremonial meeting. Rahmon congratulated all military personnel of law enforcement agencies and veterans of military service on the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan.

“Today we can proudly state that the officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces have endured many hardships and trials, honorably fulfilling their official and professional duties, and the National Army, which we established twenty-nine years ago, is now truly a reliable, organized modern structure of our independent state,” noted the president.

Emomali Rahmon emphasized that dozens of residential buildings have been constructed for military personnel, their official salaries have been increased, and the deserving achievements of soldiers and officers have been recognized with state awards. Various facilities have been built in military units and subdivisions, which are equipped with modern military equipment and ammunition. As a result of the construction and commissioning of the aforementioned facilities, the living and service conditions for military personnel have significantly improved compared to the early years of the establishment of the Armed Forces.