CARICC Director Colonel Makhmud Khamidov met with Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan State Counselor of Justice 2nd Class Elmar Jamalov in Baku on 14 November 2025.

To begin with, Mr. Khamidov presented a range of initiatives aimed at further improving the Centre's performance, including enhancing its organizational structure and developing new areas of activity to counter cyber threats and the spread of synthetic drugs. They also talked about upgrading information and analytical resources, strengthening financial stability, and expanding international cooperation.

Mr. Jamalov highly valued the Centre's activities, highlighting its significant contribution to coordinating counter-narcotics efforts at the regional level, and confirmed readiness of the General Prosecutor's Office to continue supporting CARICC initiatives.

Upon conclusion of the meeting, parties agreed to step up practical cooperation in a number of priority areas and confirmed mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation between CARICC and the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan.