As part of a working visit to the Italian Republic, the Chairman of the Food Safety Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Faizullozoda Muhammadsaid Ubaydullo, met with the leadership of the Italian Veterinary Institute.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee expressed gratitude to the Institute's leadership for their support and fruitful cooperation in improving the quality management system, developing laboratory capacity, and enhancing the skills of veterinary specialists.
The parties discussed the continuation of technical cooperation, exchange of experience, and training of specialists from the Republic of Tajikistan in the Institute's laboratories. It was emphasized that organizing such training sessions is crucial for strengthening the diagnostic capacity of laboratories in the Republic of Tajikistan and implementing international standards.
The leadership of the Institute also expressed appreciation for the cooperation with the relevant authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan and the involvement of Tajik specialists in training activities, confirming their readiness to continue the partnership.
The parties discussed the issue of international accreditation of laboratories in Республики Таджикистан (the Republic of Tajikistan), including aligning the quality management system, documentation, improving staff qualifications, and conducting laboratory testing. It was noted that the accreditation process is complex and costly, requiring ongoing cooperation and technical support from international partners to achieve the final result.
During the meeting, it was proposed to organize training seminars for Tajik specialists as part of further cooperation. The parties emphasized the need to launch the first phase of training as soon as possible, taking into account travel document preparation and visa acquisition.
Additionally, the issue of conducting joint laboratory tests and preparing a pilot test sample was discussed as a practical step to assess the capabilities of Tajikistan’s laboratory and prepare for international accreditation.
The Chairman of the Committee emphasized that the Tajik side is ready to consistently carry out the necessary work in cooperation with the Institute and take steps to complete the main stages of preparation for the international accreditation of the laboratory by August of next year.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation, continue training specialists, exchange experience, and support the process of international accreditation of the laboratories of the Republic of Tajikistan.
