On May 27, 2024, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, arrived in Tajikistan, reports Asia Plus, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. The ministry noted that Kolokoltsev will meet with his Tajik counterpart Ramazon Rahimzoda during the visit to discuss current issues of cooperation, including labor migration regulation. Additionally, the ministers will participate in the opening of a passport and visa service branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in Dushanbe.
Previously, Kolokoltsev visited Tajikistan to participate in a joint board meeting of the two ministries in June of last year.
At that time, the joint board also addressed issues related to combating modern threats, strengthening cooperation to apprehend wanted criminals, and preventing crimes using technology, particularly the theft of electronic money and the financing of extremist and terrorist groups. The preparation of highly qualified personnel in the universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation was also discussed.