On 14 September 2026, the Chairman of the Committee of Emergency Situations and
Civil Defence under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Colonel General Rajabali
Rahmonali, met with Ms Catherine Smitton, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Tajikistan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in
emergency prevention and response, disaster risk reduction, and strengthening the capacity of
rescue units.
Particular attention was given to the training and professional development of rescuers,
the preparation of national instructors, joint exercises, the provision of equipment for search and
rescue teams, and alignment with international standards.
The parties also discussed the use of modern technologies, including geographic
information systems, risk mapping, unmanned aerial vehicles, remote monitoring, and the
development of early warning systems.
The meeting also covered the preparation and signing of a new cooperation document
and the implementation of joint projects. Both sides expressed their readiness to further expand
practical cooperation.
The Chairman of the Committee expressed appreciation to the Government of the United
Kingdom and the British Embassy in Dushanbe for their support and fruitful cooperation.
Following the meeting, the guests visited the Committee’s Training and Methodological
development of specialists.
