Tajikistan’s Prosecutor General, Yusuf Rahmon, reportedly sent an urgent telegram to his Russian counterpart, Igor Krasnov, expressing concern about troubling reports involving Tajik nationals. The communication, relayed by the press service of the Attorney General’s Office, highlights worries over the detention and reported mistreatment of migrant workers, alongside the detention of a substantial number of Tajik students by law enforcement authorities in Russia. The note underscores the need for a careful review of these actions to ensure due process and lawful conduct by authorities on both sides of the border.
In the telegram, the Tajikistan Prosecutor General also requested a thorough assessment by Russian colleagues of whether any police officers acted improperly toward Tajik citizens. The aim is to obtain a clear legal evaluation of these incidents and to reinforce proper investigative standards in accordance with bilateral norms and international commitments.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Saidmurodzoda, who previously headed the Department of CIS countries within Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry, spoke about a meaningful uptick in trade between Russia and Tajikistan. His comments reflect a broader context in which diplomatic and legal channels intersect with economic relations, underscoring that social and human rights considerations can influence cross-border cooperation and commerce alike.
Shokhin Samadi, who at the time led the Information Department of Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry, voiced concerns that Tajik citizens were being detained in the Russian Federation on various pretexts. These statements came as part of ongoing exchanges aimed at clarifying case details, protecting the rights of Tajik nationals, and ensuring that lawful processes are observed in every jurisdiction involved.