Russian Defense Minister: Military Base in Tajikistan Ready to Respond to External Threats at Any Moment
Russian Defense Minister Says Military Base in Tajikistan on High Alert, Aiding Tajikistan’s Military Modernization
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated at the reception marking Tajikistan's 35th anniversary of independence that the Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan is fully prepared and ready to respond to external threats at any time. The Russian Ministry of Defense's press office released a video recording of his speech.
Belousov emphasized: "We are particularly focused on enhancing defense capabilities along the Tajik-Afghan border. The Russian military base in Tajikistan is fully prepared to address external threats, and both sides have established a close coordination mechanism regarding the use of this base."
Belousov added that Russia is assisting Tajikistan "in modernizing its armed forces to meet current and future operational conditions." Russia is also actively involved in building up Tajikistan’s air force, unmanned combat systems, and special operations forces.
The Russian defense minister further noted: "We regularly conduct joint combat and training exercises, share practical experience from special military operations, and train military personnel for Tajikistan. At the same time, we are implementing plans for supplying weapons, equipment, and specialized technical gear, helping Tajikistan maintain its equipment in good technical condition."
Belousov affirmed that Tajikistan has established armed forces capable of defending its national interests and sovereignty.
Belousov referred to Tajikistan as a strategic partner of Russia.
The 201st Military Base—the largest Russian military facility overseas—is located in Dushanbe and Khujand cities within Tajikistan. The base includes motorized infantry, tanks, artillery, reconnaissance units, as well as air defense, NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection, and communications detachments.
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