DUSHANBE, December 18, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) is expected to second the law designating the incumbent President Emomali Rahmon “the leader of the nation.”

The fourth session of the Majlisi Milli of the fifth convocation, presided over by its head, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, is being held in Dushanbe today.

An official source at Majlisi Milli says the session will also consider the laws amending the country’s laws on combating terrorism, military retirement system, public service, etc.

We will recall that Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) endorsed the bill designating Rahmon the “leader of the nation” on December 9.

The bill titled “On Founder of Peace and Accord – Leader of the Nation” was worked out by a group of deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon.

The law officially designates Rahmon “the founder of peace and national unity of Tajikistan” and states that he cannot be prosecuted for anything he has done while in office.

The law also determines powers of the Leader and stipulates that he will be provided with transport, dwelling and social benefits after leaving the presidency.

Besides, the law gives Rahmon the right to appeal to the nation and participate in important government events and address them after leaving the presidency.

The law also provides for creating archives, library and museum of the leader of the nation.