Rustami Emomali backs amendments to the law on restricting tobacco use

According to Khovar, citing the National Council of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, the seventh session of the National Council of the seventh convocation was held on 17 October. At the meeting, Rustami Emomali, Chairman of the National Council and Chairman of Dushanbe, commented on the importance of adopting the draft law on amendments and additions to the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on restricting the use of tobacco products.

The report says he had previously expressed concern about the growing use of vapes and electronic cigarettes, especially among teenagers and young people. It also refers to the health risks of electronic cigarettes, the legal restrictions on the sale and use of tobacco products, and the need for parents, schools and responsible bodies to monitor young people closely.