Delegation of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre (CARICC) headed by Director Mr. M. Khamidov met with Mr. Gregor Zboralski, Liaison Officer of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Astana on 31 October 2025.

During the meeting CARICC Director informed the German counterpart about the Centre's current efforts and introduced a number of proposals aimed at enhancing its work. Particular attention was paid to the development of new areas of activity, including countering cyber threats and the spread of synthetic drugs.

Assistance was sought in supporting these initiatives and enhancing bilateral cooperation. CARICC staff delivered a presentation on key areas of focus and performance results.

German liaison officer indicated interest in CARICC initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cooperation mechanisms in combating drug trafficking and stated readiness to contribute to their implementation.

The parties discussed prospects for further expanding collaboration, including possible joint counter-narcotics operations, exchange of operational information, and strengthening expert interaction.

In conclusion, the German liaison officer assured to support CARICC activities towards strengthening regional cooperation and was confident in further development of practical cooperation.

The meeting proceeded in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, confirming high level of trust and the parties' determination to deepen partnership in combating illicit drug trafficking.

CARICC Director Mr. Makhmud Khamidov met with Head of the OSCE Programme Office in the Republic of Kazakhstan Ambassador Alexey Rogov in Almaty on 29 October 2025.

At the beginning of the meeting CARICC Director congratulated Mr. Rogov on his appointment as Head of the OSCE Programme Office in the Republic of Kazakhstan and wished him every success in his professional life.

Mr. Khamidov underscored the importance of expanding cooperation between CARICC and OSCE in countering drug trafficking.

For the purpose of enhancement of CARICC operations, Mr. Khamidov presented proposals for optimization of the Centre's organizational structure, launch of new areas of activity (in particular, countering cyber threats and trafficking of synthetic drugs), modernizing information and analytical resources, and initiatives aimed at strengthening financial stability and expanding international partnerships.

Ambassador Rogov expressed readiness of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana to further support CARICC initiatives aimed at improving its activities and strengthening regional cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking.

A mutual agreement was achieved to take collaboration to a new level by exploring the possibility of signing a relevant memorandum in the near future and approving a roadmap for implementation of joint projects.

The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere and in the spirit of constructive dialogue, demonstrating high level of interest of the parties in further deepening practical cooperation under joint projects on tackling drug crime.

CARICC Director Colonel Makhmud Khamidov met with Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Lieutenant General Yerzhan Sadenov during his visit to Astana on 11 October 2025.

At the beginning, CARICC Director thanked the Minister of Internal Affairs for comprehensive support in implementing the Centre's mandate to facilitate and execute counter-narcotics operations and to exchange information on drug situation. He highlighted the role of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as the competent central authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan coordinating cooperation with CARICC at national level.

Mr. Khamidov presented a set of initiatives aimed at improving the Centre's organizational structure and launching new areas of work, including in the field of countering cyber threats and the spread of synthetic drugs, to further enhance the Centre's effectiveness. He also mentioned upgrading information and analytical resources, reinforcing financial stability, and expanding the geography of CARICC's international cooperation.

Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov highly evaluated the Centre's performance, marking its significant contribution to coordination of counter-narcotics cooperation at regional level, and reaffirmed readiness to extend further support to CARICC initiatives. Kazakhstan side indicated interest in regular participation by the leadership of the Centre in relevant events organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

At the end of the meeting, parties agreed to step up practical cooperation in a number of priority areas and confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation between CARICC and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A working meeting between representatives of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre (CARICC) and the Committee for Legal Statistics and Special Records of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held online on 14 October 2025.

This meeting was a follow-up to agreements reached during official visit of CARICC Director M. Khamidov to Astana on 10 October 2025. Main topic of discussion was expansion of cooperation in analytical activities and digitalization of mechanisms to combat drug crime, including in cyberspace.

Parties expressed interest in enhancing information exchange, including exchange of consolidated statistics, forensic reports, and operationally relevant information for preparation of comprehensive regional reviews and drug threat assessments. Particular attention was paid to ensuring comparability, relevance, and applicability of data in practical work of law enforcement agencies.

Committee's information on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in legal statistics system, including the ability to predict risks, monitor digital platforms, and identify new synthetic drugs, was of particular interest. CARICC expressed readiness to adapt similar solutions at the regional level.

They discussed interaction mechanisms based on the National Interagency Targeting Center and the Centralized Database, including potential connectivity to CARICC analytical modules. The sides confirmed their intention to work on joint modernization of these resources, including ensuring cross-access to relevant information systems in compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Participants discussed possible signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CARICC and the Committee and preparation of a joint Action Plan for 2026 (so-called Roadmap). It is expected that the document will cover analytical, scientific, and educational areas of activity.

The meeting took place in a constructive and professional atmosphere, demonstrating mutual interest of both parties in building a sustainable analytical partnership. Following the dialogue, the parties agreed to begin coordinating the draft Memorandum and technical specifications of the Roadmap. Particular emphasis will be placed on integrating analytics, AI, and forecasting into the practice of combating drug crime, including in cross-border and digital dimensions.