Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds working meeting with Tajikistan Defence Minister Sherali Mirzo
31.05.2024
'The key question is that we are on the edge, and the situation on the southern borders of the CSTO remains complex - indeed, it is worsening. The situation and the processes under way in Afghanistan are complex. We monitor it, understanding how we are going to work with them. But all of this requires our attention, our coherence, and our readiness,' said Andrei Belousov during the working meeting.
He noted that 'the relations have been reasonably productive for many years' between the military departments of the two countries.
'The same applies to the 201st Base, the training of Tajikistan's servicemen at the base. This applies to combat training and other issues that we address. But the environment is one in which we need to step up our joint efforts. I am confident that we will meet with confidence the challenges that the situation now poses,' stressed the Russian Defence Minister.
Mirzo, for his part, noted that Russia was, and remains, a reliable strategic partner and ally for Tajikistan.
As examples of cooperation between Moscow and Dushanbe in the military field - an important factor in maintaining stability in Central Asia - he described the deployment of the first Russian military base - the largest military facility abroad, as well as the most important strategic facility of the Russian Armed Forces, the Nurek Optical and Electronic Centre, in close cooperation with the Central Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Mirzo also stressed that issues related to the deployment of the 201st Russian Military Base on Tajikistan's territory and its functioning, despite certain difficulties with national legislation, have been resolved.
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