CARICC representative participated in the Annual Plenary Meeting of the Judicial Cooperation Network for Central Asia and Southern Caucasus (CASC) held on 11-12 September 2025 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

The event was attended by more than 50 delegates from the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan), the European Union (Romania, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Poland), Türkiye, and Thailand, as well as international organizations (UNODC, INTERPOL, SELEC, EUROJUST) and others.

The CASC Network is implemented by the UNODC with support from the US Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and aims to facilitate cross-border case processing, build trust, and expand international judicial cooperation.

CARICC representative made a presentation on the experience of CARICC and proposals for improving implementation of international operations using the controlled delivery method.

During the meeting participants also examined current trends and challenges in responding to international requests and shared experiences and innovative solutions that contribute to improving effectiveness of mutual legal assistance in combating organized crime.