TAKM
The TAKM, or Organization of the Eurasian Law Enforcement Agencies with Military Status (Turkish: Avrasya Askerî Statülü Kolluk Kuvvetleri Teşkilatı, is an intergovernmental military law enforcement (gendarmerie) organization of three Turkic countries (Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan) and, formerly, Mongolia. The initialism TAKM came from the founder countries' names.
The TAKM is considered as an alternative for the FIEP.
01Member states
In 2014, Mongolia refused to sign the foundation agreement and quit the organization, while Kazakhstan applied for membership, which led to the decision to reestablish the organisation on a new basis.
| Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2013 | Turkey Gendarmerie General Command | Founders |
| Azerbaijan Internal Troops | ||
| Kyrgyzstan Internal Troops | ||
| Mongolia Internal Troops |
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