BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 18. Tajikistan
discussed ways to improve consular activities and the quality of
consular services.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, an
online working meeting on consular issues was held under the
chairmanship of First Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh Homiddin
Sharifzoda.
"During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to
improving consular activities, protecting the rights and interests
of Tajik citizens abroad, handling citizens’ appeals, improving the
quality of consular services and complying with legal
requirements," the statement said.
The meeting was attended by heads and responsible officials for
consular affairs from Tajikistan’s diplomatic missions and consular
offices, as well as representatives of the Main Consular Department
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Following the meeting, specific tasks were set to further
improve consular activities and the quality of consular services
provided.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan’s diplomatic missions and consular offices
provide consular services to citizens abroad, including assistance
with consular matters, processing applications and documents, and
addressing citizens’ requests. Consular activities are carried out
in accordance with Tajik legislation and relevant international
agreements.
The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates consular
work through its Main Consular Department and diplomatic missions
abroad. The work includes interaction with Tajik citizens, as well
as cooperation with the relevant authorities of host countries on
consular matters.
