On 19 October 2020, a staff member of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors joined an online meeting of the Regional Working Group on Precursors hosted by the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia, which is held on a regular quarterly basis as part of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighboring Countries.

The meeting was attended by delegations from the Regional Programme countries and experts from the International Narcotics Control Board, CARICC and UNODC global programmes such Paris Pact initiative.

The event discussed recent trends in precursor control in the West and Central Asia region and national priorities in this area.

CARICC staff member made a presentation on “Information on situation with illicit trafficking of precursors in CARICC Member States”.

The Regional Working Group concluded with a decision to develop a regional response, including a strategy and joint action plans.

Participants highlighted the importance of events in this format and opportunity to share information in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.