President Tajikistan called on to strengthen defense capability of army due to Taliban

In Tajikistan, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the republic, a military parade was held, on which the head of state Emomali Rakhmon was made. It is reported by the press service of the president of the republic.

According to him, today, because of the current situation in Afghanistan, Armed Forces (AF) of the Republic must be a high level of combat readiness, as “the situation in some regions and countries will become even more acute.” He called on the leadership of the sun constantly strengthen the defense capability of the army to ensure the protection of the state border and protect the safety of citizens of Tajikistan.

“Improving the equipment of military units and law enforcement agencies with modern equipment and equipment, weapons and ammunition, as well as financial and social support for military personnel are among the most important issues,” said Rahmon.

Earlier, the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Stanislav has promised to assist Tajikistan in the event of a threat from Afghanistan. It stated that the transition of the territory of Afghanistan under the control of the “Taliban” movement (prohibited in Russia) “causes deep concern.”

On September 7, the head of the United Staff of the CSTO on the teachings “Rubezh-2021” in Kyrgyzstan Anatoly Sidorov said that the most unfavorable situation is developing on the border of Tajikistan with Afghanistan. He explained that the region retains a high level of activity of terrorist and extremist organizations.

/Media reports.