Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Mohammed Abdulla Al-Khater, Director of Studies and International Affairs Department, Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar, in Almaty on 14 August 2023.

CARICC Director Mr. A. Yazlyyev briefed on current efforts of the Centre in coordination of counternarcotics operations and information-analytical work.

In turn, Mr. Mohammed Abdulla Al-Khater, Director of Studies and International Affairs Department, informed about joint measures carried out in countering drug trafficking, and also described in detail main directions of actions of the Ministry of Interior of Qatar in the field of combating drugs.

Mr. Sh. Komilzoda, staff member of the Information and Analytical Unit of CARICC, delivered a presentation on results achieved by the Centre in organization and implementation of joint counternarcotics measures, and outlined the Centre's information and analytical branch.   

The Qatar delegation highly valued CARICC's efforts in coordinating and conducting joint counternarcotics operations.

Parties underlined the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of rapidly evolving drug situation and increasing seizures of drugs in their respective regions.