At the initiative of the Main Directorate for the Protection of State Secrets under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, within the framework of the Action Plan for the Implementation of the State Programme for Strengthening the Protection of State Secrets and the Technical Protection of Information in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2022–2026, approved by Resolution No. 377 of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dated July 29, 2022, a consultative and training event entitled “Protection of State Secrets and Technical Protection of Information: Existing Shortcomings and Ways to Address Them” was held on October 6 of the current year. The event was attended by relevant representatives of government authorities and organizations of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). The first round of the 2026 national competition for the “Best Secrecy Regime Authority” was also held.
At the beginning of the event, representatives of the leadership of the Main Directorate for the Protection of State Secrets under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan delivered remarks, noting that, thanks to the special attention devoted to this important area of state governance and the support of the state and the Government of the country, particularly that of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation and President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the field of state secrets protection and technical information security continues to develop in the country.
The support provided for the initiatives of the Main Directorate was highlighted, particularly the adoption of the “State Programme for Strengthening the Protection of State Secrets and the Technical Protection of Information in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2022–2026,” as well as the adoption of the Government Resolution “On the Procedure for Providing Compensation to Citizens Whose Work Is Related to Information Constituting State Secrets.” In addition, a 15 percent increase in the salaries of relevant employees is helping to create favourable conditions for the proper organization of their work, ensuring information security, and strengthening the technical protection of information.
These events were organized to improve the quality of professional activities, enhance specialized knowledge, identify and recognize responsible officials who demonstrate strong performance, and promote the effective and proper organization of work within government authorities and organizations of the Republic of Tajikistan.
It should be noted that the winners of the first round will receive letters of appreciation from the Main Directorate, while the winners of the national competition will be awarded special prizes, certificates of honour, material and cash awards, as well as other forms of recognition.
