Meeting with the prosecutors general of the CIS and SCO states

The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today at the Palace of the Nation met with the heads of delegations taking part in the 28th session of the Coordinating Council of Prosecutors General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and 16th session of the Prosecutors General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member-states.

President of the country emphasized that the prosecutors' office occupies an important place in the structures of the state apparatus and the law society and expressed hope that today's CIS and SCO Prosecutors General’s session will encourage sharing of experience and seek new directions by joint efforts regarding strengthening the rule of law, security and stability in our countries.

The fight against transnational organized crime, intensity of threats of terrorism, radicalism, extremism, as well as security problems was the main subject of discussion.

It was expressed concern over the complex political and security situations in warring countries, the negative effects of political disaffection and the deaths of civilians in these states. The joint integration was called important for ensuring security in the territories of the CIS and SCO member states.

Particular attention was paid to the key role of the CIS Antiterrorist Center, the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure and the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) addressing joint fight against threats and risks of the present time.

Other agenda item were prevention of illegal drug trafficking, strengthening control along the Tajik-Afghan border, provision of information security, fight against cybercrime and other dangerous phenomena.