First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received the UNODC Regional Representative for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan Oliver Stolpe.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNODC. Particular attention was paid to strengthening cooperation in the areas of combating cybercrime, illicit drug trafficking, corruption and transnational organized crime.
Both sides underscored the important role of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (CARICC) as a unique specialized body in the region dedicated to combating transnational drug-related crime.
The parties also exchanged views on the implementation of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia for 2022-2027 and expressed their support towards developing a new regional programme for the subsequent cycle.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their partnership and advancing practical cooperation, including through joint initiatives and projects in priority areas.
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