Samarkand: The 57th meeting of the Council of heads of security and special service agencies of the CIS member states took place in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan, on October 16. The event saw the participation of Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, Chief of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the primary focus of the meeting was on collaborative efforts against international terrorism, transnational organized crime, illegal drug trafficking, cybercrime, and issues threatening information security. The discussions also addressed extremism and radicalism, along with other challenges affecting the CIS region.
The meeting included detailed discussions on strategies and tasks required to ensure reliable security for CIS countries, highlighting the importance of cooperation among member states to effectively address these critical issues.