A meeting was held at the central office of the State Service on Control and Regulation in the Field of Transport, chaired by the Head of the Service, Kurbonzoda Daler Kurbon, to discuss the progress of tasks and sectoral measures to prevent and combat human trafficking.
It was emphasized at the meeting that in modern conditions human trafficking is considered as one of the most dangerous manifestations of transnational crime and a new form of slavery that threatens human rights and freedoms and the security of society. The Republic of Tajikistan, as a full member of the international community, pursues a consistent policy in this direction and is constantly improving the legal framework for countering this crime.
In order to implement effective measures, it was approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dated July 24, 2025 №403 “National plan for combating human trafficking for 2025-2027”. This important document was adopted on the basis of article 6 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Combating Human Trafficking and providing assistance to victims of human trafficking” and requires its timely implementation by relevant ministries and departments.
The head of the service, Kurbonzoda D.K., noted that the transport industry and its infrastructure in the supply chain of victims of human trafficking can be used as a tool. Therefore, the industry supervisory authorities are obliged to purposefully take preventive measures.
As part of the implementation of the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan №403, the following decisions were made at the meeting and instructions were given to responsible persons:
– To ensure compliance with and implementation of the interdepartmental service plan for combating human trafficking;
– ensure strict control of the activities of passenger transport companies on inter-city and international routes to identify and prevent illegal transportation of people;
– conducting information and educational campaigns at transport terminals, bus stations and industry enterprises, raising legal awareness and educating drivers and passengers;
– in accordance with paragraph 3 of the Government Decree, prepare the necessary information on the implementation of measures every six months and submit it to the interdepartmental commission on combating human trafficking.
The State Service on Control and Regulation in the Field of Transport will continue to actively contribute to ensuring the rule of law and fulfilling State responsibilities in the fight against this serious crime.
