ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 25. Turkmenistan
held the first meeting of the National Steering Group on the
implementation of the eleventh phase of the Border Management
Program in Central Asia (BOMCA 11), Trend reports via the press service of the
Turkmen Government.
The meeting took place with the participation of representatives
of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan and international
experts in the field of border management.
The agenda focused on practical implementation of the regional
program aimed at strengthening border security and facilitating
legitimate cross-border flows. Participants reviewed ongoing
activities and outlined priority areas for further cooperation,
emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to border
control and migration management.
The discussions highlighted the role of regular international
consultations in expanding cooperation with relevant organizations
and adopting best international practices in border governance.
BOMCA (Border Management Program in Central Asia) is a European
Union-funded regional initiative launched in 2003 to support
Central Asian countries in modernizing border management systems.
The program is currently implemented under its 11th phase (BOMCA
11), which covers the period 2024-2027 and focuses on strengthening
integrated border management, improving risk analysis, and
facilitating secure trade and transit.
Turkmenistan has been participating in BOMCA as part of its
cooperation with EU technical assistance programs in the field of
border security and migration management. Within the framework of
BOMCA 11, the country engages in training programs for the State
Migration Service and other border agencies, capacity-building
activities, and the introduction of modern border control tools,
including risk-based inspection methods and procedural
harmonization with international standards.
