Ashgabat: Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Myakhri Byashimova recently engaged in discussions with UNODC Regional Representative Oliver Stolpe, as reported by Trend via Turkmen MFA. The meeting aimed at fortifying cooperation efforts to tackle modern challenges, with a significant focus on cybersecurity and trafficking issues.
According to Trend News Agency, the dialogue centered around expanding collaboration within the framework of the UNODC Program for Central Asia 2022-2025, which will now extend until June 2027. Both parties emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming UN Convention on Cybercrime, anticipated to be signed in Vietnam on October 25-26, as a pivotal step in addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Turkmenistan expressed its commitment to intensifying efforts with the UNODC to combat synthetic drugs and human trafficking. Highlighted during the talks was the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan for 2025-2029, which is seen as a crucial initiative in the fight against human trafficking.
Discussions also covered the organizational aspects of upcoming joint events. The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their dedication to maintaining close cooperation and coordination to effectively address contemporary security threats.