On the 25th of May, an international round table was held on the theme, “The role of Parliaments in the legislative enforcement of cooperation and regional security in Central Asia”, in Astana, under the leadership of Mr. N.Z. Nigmatullin, Chairperson of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The event reflects the challenges of modern threats and challenges that are of a transboundary nature, as well as measures taken by the states of the Central Asian region in close cooperation with international partners to effectively counteract these phenomena.
In his speech, Nurlan Nigmatullin outlined the urgency of combating the risks of manifestations of crisis phenomena, such as religious extremism and terrorism, illicit drug trafficking and illegal migration. He also noted the significant contribution made by Kazakhstan to the establishment of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for Combating Drugs (CARICC). A positive evaluation of CARICC’s activities in the fight against transnational drug trafficking was articulated at this event.
In addition, representatives of the legislative bodies of Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, as well as international organizations and international experts took part in the discussion of round table topics organized by the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly and the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan.
CARICC was represented at this event by Lieutenant-General A.Sh. Shayakhmetov, Deputy Director, who in his speech reported on the major activities and outcomes of CARICC’s efforts in tackling illicit drug trafficking in Central Asia.

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