On May 18, 2022, a meeting of CARICC employees with representatives of the European Union in Central Asia was held at the Center.

CARICC was represented by the head of the Information and Analytical Division, Mr. Azizbek Erkaboev, and the analyst of the same division, Anuar Yergazin.

The European Union was represented by the Head of the Central Asia Drug Prevention Program (CADAP-7) Mr. Ernest Robello and the Cooperation Manager of the European Union Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Cosimo Lamberti-Fossati.

Mr. A. Erkaboev briefly informed about the current activities of the Center as one of the large-scale and significant UNODC projects in Central Asia, as well as the information and analytical work of the Center, including its improvement and the prospects for development plans.

During the meeting, representatives of the EU briefly announced information on the implementation of activities within the framework of the next phase of the Central Asia Drug Prevention Program (CADAP), including its goals and objectives.

The meeting participants also discussed a number of current and future issues within the framework of further bilateral cooperation, during which proposals and wishes were expressed.

In addition, the parties discussed the current drug situation, taking into account the threats of international drug trafficking and the spread of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances of synthetic origin emanating from Afghanistan.

The EU representatives emphasized the important role of CARICC on the anti-drug track and expressed an opinion on expanding cooperation, including a proposal to provide a platform for CARICC to conduct relevant events, including educational seminars and trainings.