G.Pustovitov, director of CARICC met with Mr. Zhang Wei, Consul General of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan, on November 3, 2017. At the beginning of the meeting G.Pustovitov briefly spoke about the role of CARICC in combating drug crime at the international level, composition of CARICC state parties and observers at CARICC, as well as cooperation with international and regional organizations, including the SCO and the CSTO. G.Pustovitov also mentioned the prospect of possible accession of Mongolia and Afghanistan to the Agreement on the Establishment of CARICC, which will favorably empower CARICC. In turn, Mr. Zhang Wei congratulated G. Pustovitova. with commencement of his term in capacity director of CARICC and wished success in future work. Zhang Wei noted that the PRC attaches great importance to the fight against drug-related crime, money laundering and terrorism. The status of observer state is very important for China.
Both sides agreed that sharing information on a regular basis is important for both parties. G.Pustovitov expressed willingness of CARICC to work together and share experience and information, create strong partnerships. Upon the end of the meeting, the director of CARICC invited Mr. Zhang Wei, Consul General of the PRC, to the celebration of the 10th anniversary of CARICC in December 2017.

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