Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan Sign Joint Protocol to Combat Criminal Organizations
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have taken a united stance against criminal organizations by signing a joint protocol aimed at enhancing cooperation and information exchange in the realm of security
The interior ministers of these Central Asian nations, Yerjan Sadenov of Kazakhstan, Ulan Niyazbekov of Kyrgyzstan and Pulat Bobojonov of Uzbekistan, convened in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to formalize this collaborative effort.
The discussions among the interior ministers revolved around fostering regional stability and combating criminal organizations and terrorism through collective action. Minister Niyazbekov stressed the inadequacy of individual states in combating transnational criminal networks, citing their international connections. He emphasized the necessity for unified and coordinated efforts to address this threat, highlighting the significance of mutual trust among the countries involved.
Minister Sadenov, the host from Kazakhstan, underscored the country’s commitment to security cooperation and regional stability. He shared that in 2023 alone, Kazakhstan had detained and extradited 125 individuals wanted by neighboring countries.
Uzbek Minister Bobojonov emphasized the need for a concerted front against various challenges, including terrorism and separatism. He called for concrete steps to be taken in this direction.
As a tangible outcome of their collaborative efforts, the interior ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan signed a protocol, solidifying their commitment to jointly combat criminal organizations and enhance information exchange in the field of security.
