On March 16, 2023 in Vienna, within the framework of the 66th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the CARICC delegation headed by Director Yazlyev A.O. took part in a side event organized by the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly with the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia and the Central Asia Drug Prevention Program (CADAP 7) on the topic “Uzbekistan’s efforts to strengthen a drug-free world: prospects for strengthening regional cooperation in the anti-drug sphere."

The event was moderated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Vienna, Abat Fayzullaev, and the UNODC Regional Representative for Central Asia, Ashita Mitall.

The event was attended by representatives of the competent authorities of the CARICC member states, employees of the UNODC headquarters, as well as permanent missions of countries to international organizations in Vienna.

During the event, the organizers showed a video with a subsequent presentation on the trends in the drug situation in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2022, measures taken in the country to combat drug trafficking, preventive measures in the anti-drug sphere, as well as initiatives to create mobile groups in the region as part of the implementation of Regional UNODC programs.

In his speech, CARICC Director A. Yazlyev noted that the Republic of Uzbekistan takes an active part in organizing and holding various international and regional events, including anti-drug operations, trainings and seminars held under the auspices of the SCO and CARICC. He emphasized support for the efforts of the Republic of Uzbekistan undertaken on the anti-drug track and expressed readiness to build up close cooperation in order to jointly suppress international drug trafficking and transnational drug crime.