Mr. Rustam Miralizoda, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Nuran Niyazaliev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, in Bishkek on 3 March 2021.

During the meeting CARICC Director briefed the Kyrgyz side on current situation in the Centre, prospects for enhanced bilateral and multilateral cooperation and joint collaboration within regional and international organizations in effectively countering illicit drug trafficking in the region and beyond. Successful interaction with competent authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic was mentioned, especially 14 anti-drug operations, starting from 2016 up to the present time.

The parties underscored the necessity to develop mechanisms of interaction of Kyrgyzstan relevant authorities with CARICC and other participants, international organizations and partners on current projects and programmes.