CARICC Director Colonel Makhmud Khamidov paid a working visit to Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic, on 10 November 2025 and met with Mr. Almaz Saliev, Chairman of the State Customs Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

During the talks CARICC Director briefed participants on the Centre's current activities, highlighting its key role in coordinating efforts of Central Asian countries in combating illicit drug trafficking.

Focus was on initiatives to enhance the work of CARICC, including developing new areas of activity related to countering the spread of synthetic drugs in cyberspace and strengthening the Centre's analytical capacity.

They also discussed ways to upgrade information and analytical resources, strengthen financial stability, and expand international cooperation.

Mr. Khamidov presented proposals on possible mechanisms for shaping the Centre's budget, emphasizing the need to consolidate efforts of participating states to secure the stable functioning of the organization and enhance effectiveness of its activities.

Chairman of the State Customs Service commended CARICC's achievements, mentioning the importance of the Centre as a platform for sharing intelligence and developing interagency cooperation in the region.

Mr. Saliev expressed readiness to support CARICC initiatives aimed at developing joint programs and building capacity of national law enforcement and customs agencies.

Parties agreed to step up practical cooperation in a number of priority areas, including exchange of analytical resources, professional development of staff, and development of mechanisms for anti-drug cooperation.

In conclusion, CARICC Director invited representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic to join a meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of CARICC Member States on 5 December 2025 in Samarkand (Republic of Uzbekistan).

It will address key areas of the Centre's strategic development, adopt a new program of cooperation, and review a draft joint statement by CARICC participating countries.

CARICC Director Colonel Makhmud Khamidov met with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Major General Nurbek Abdiev in Bishkek on 10 November 2025.

It was held in newly renovated building of the Directorate General of Internal Affairs in Bishkek.

Discussions centered on relevant areas of CARICC's activities, including organizational structure improvements and development of new areas of work, such as countering cyber threats and combating synthetic drug distribution.

Particular attention was paid to upgrading information and analytical resources, expanding international cooperation, and ensuring sustainable funds for CARICC functioning.

Mr. Makhmud Khamidov presented proposals on possible mechanisms for budgeting the Centre and underlined the importance of consolidating efforts of member states to strengthen the financial base of the organization.

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurbek Abdiev highly appreciated CARICC's contribution to coordination of regional counter-narcotics efforts and expressed readiness to support CARICC initiatives aimed at developing joint programs and enhancing effectiveness in combating illicit drug trafficking.

Further parties agreed to intensify practical cooperation in a number of priority areas and to continue discussions on financial support for the Centre, including possible voluntary contributions by participating states.

In conclusion, CARICC Director invited representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of CARICC Member States, which will be held on 5 December 2025 in Samarkand (Republic of Uzbekistan). During the upcoming meeting, it is planned to discuss key matters of the Centre's strategic development, endorse a program for further cooperation and consider a draft joint statement by CARICC member states.

CARICC delegation was also shown modern capabilities and infrastructure of the renovated administrative building of the capital's police force, including functions of operational and on-duty services equipped with modern technical tools and a new museum dedicated to the work of internal affairs authorities.

CARICC Director Mr. Makhmud Khamidov met with Deputy Minister of National Security Mr. Guvanch Ovezov on 7 November 2025 in Ashgabat at the Ministry of National Security of Turkmenistan.

CARICC Director thanked the Turkmen counterpart for supporting CARICC activities and noted Turkmenistan MNB's capacity to implement international joint operational measures using the controlled delivery method.

To improve effectiveness of anti-drug activities, Mr. Khamidov announced proposals to improve the work of CARICC, including the launch of new areas of activity (in particular, in the field of countering cyber threats and trafficking of synthetic drugs), modernizing information and analytical resources, and implementing initiatives aimed at strengthening financial stability and expanding geography of international cooperation.

The Deputy Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan reaffirmed willingness to provide comprehensive support to CARICC initiatives aimed at refining its activities and strengthening regional cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking.

Summarizing their discussions, parties agreed to intensify joint efforts to improve CARICC's performance and also reiterated their mutual interest in strengthening practical cooperation.

CARICC Director Colonel Makhmud Khamidov met with Deputy Prosecutor General of Turkmenistan Muhammetmyrat Sapargulyyev on 7 November 2025 during his visit to Ashgabat.

In the course of discussions Mr. Khamidov outlined a number of initiatives intended to further enhance the Centre's effectiveness, including improving its organizational structure and developing new areas of activity to counter cyber threats and the spread of synthetic drugs. They also focused on upgrading information and analytical resources, strengthening financial stability, and expanding CARICC's international cooperation.

The Deputy Prosecutor General highly praised CARICC activities, acknowledging its significant contribution to coordinating counter narcotics efforts at the regional level, and confirmed the Prosecutor General's Office's readiness to continue supporting the Centre's initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and increasing effectiveness of the fight against drug trafficking.

At the end of the meeting parties agreed to intensify 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 Turkmenistan.