TAKM
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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.[1]
Formation25 January 2013
Membership
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Kyrgyzstan
Former members:
Mongolia
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Kyrgyzstan Former members:
MongoliaEmblem of TAKM | |
 | |
| Formation | 25 January 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Law enforcement co-operation organization (Gendarmerie) |
| Headquarters | Ankara, Turkey |
| Membership | Turkey Azerbaijan Kyrgyzstan Former members: Mongolia |
Term president | Gen. Servet YÖRÜK (Turkish Gendarmerie) |
Member 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.[3]
| Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2013[4] | Turkey Gendarmerie General Command | Founders |
| Azerbaijan Internal Troops | ||
| Kyrgyzstan Internal Troops | ||
| Mongolia Internal Troops | ||
