A meeting of the Centre's leadership with representatives of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the US embassies in Tashkent, Dushanbe, and Bishkek, and staff from the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offices was held in Samarkand on 5 December 2025 as part of the meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of CARICC Member States.

During the talks parties discussed important topics related to further development of cooperation in the field of information exchange, coordination of international counter-narcotics operations, and expansion of capabilities to combat transnational organized drug crime. Particular attention was paid to new challenges and threats associated with illicit drug trafficking.

CARICC Director presented information on current drug situation in the Centre's participating countries, including Central Asian states, and offered proposals for strengthening joint efforts. CARICC plans for the near future were outlined, focusing on improving the Centre's practical activities and expanding cooperation with the US in the field of drug control.

US representatives expressed readiness to continue supporting development of CARICC, including organizational assistance, support for joint counter-narcotics measures, and strengthening the Centre's information and analytical capabilities.