Uzbekistan Hosts 57th Meeting of CIS Security Agencies in Samarkand


Baku: The 57th meeting of the Council of heads of security and special service agencies of the CIS member states was convened on October 16 in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. This significant gathering focused on enhancing cooperation among member states to tackle pressing security challenges.



According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Chief of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, was among the participants at the event. The meeting’s agenda centered around collaborative efforts to combat international terrorism, transnational organized crime, illegal drug trafficking, and cybercrime. Additionally, discussions addressed threats to information security, extremism, and radicalism, along with other concerns impacting the CIS region.



The event also provided a platform for detailed discussions on plans and strategies to ensure the reliable security of CIS countries. The participating agencies emphasized the importance of joint efforts in maintaining regional stability and addressing various security threats effectively.