CARICC Director A. Yazlyyev met Li Xinwei, Deputy Director of the Afghanistan Research Center of Shaanxi University (PRC), on 11 April 2024 in Almaty.

During the meeting parties discussed emerging drug situation in the Central Asian region and the People's Republic of China, exchanged views on prospects for development of the situation in this field.

Li Xinwei noted that the organization she represents serves as an information center assisting in analysis and exchange of information related to drug trafficking. The representative expressed interest in establishing cooperation between the Afghanistan Research Center of Shaanxi University and CARICC on exchange of analytical surveys and other products in the field of countering cross-border organized crime related to drug trafficking.

Parties also highlighted the importance of sharing best practices in law enforcement, conducting joint working meetings, consultations, forums and trainings on combating drug trafficking at both regional and international levels.