Tajikistan and the United Kingdom discuss drafting and signing a new cooperation document on emergency prevention

At the meeting between Rahmonali Rajabali, head of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defence under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Catherine Smiton, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Tajikistan, the parties discussed training and professional development for rescuers, the preparation of national trainers, joint exercises and equipping search-and-rescue teams.

They also discussed drafting and signing a new cooperation document and implementing joint projects. Special attention was given to expanding bilateral cooperation in preventing and responding to emergencies, reducing the risk of natural disasters and strengthening the capacity of rescue units.

The meeting also covered the use of modern technologies, including geographic information systems, risk mapping, unmanned aerial vehicles, remote monitoring and the development of early warning systems.