Expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of combating crime
On October 8, 2024, within the framework of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of combating crime, the second meeting of the Joint Commission of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held with the participation of the heads of the relevant departments of the internal affairs bodies of both sides. First, the Head of the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dushanbe, Police Major General Shahrukh Saidzoda, began the meeting and, on behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Police Colonel General Rahimzod Ramazon, welcomed the guests to the Republic of Tajikistan. It was noted that today's meeting will be held within the framework of mutually beneficial cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will meet the interests of the peoples of both States. In turn, the head of the Main Department for Investigation and Criminal Investigation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Major General Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al-Muhaimid, expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the warm and cordial reception and holding of such a high-level event. During the second meeting of the Joint Commission of the Ministries of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of combating crime, the parties exchanged views on the areas of countering terrorism, extremism, detention and extradition of wanted criminals, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and the study of ways and methods to prevent cybercrime. The opinion was also expressed on the exchange of information, experience, short-term courses and training of highly qualified specialists. Rajabbek Ilyeszoda