TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 30. A delegation led
by Uzbekistan Customs Committee Chairman Akmal Mavlonov visited the
United States for a series of meetings aimed at strengthening
international cooperation in customs administration and border
security, Trend
reports via the committee.
During the visit, the delegation held talks with officials from
the U.S. Department of State, the Bureau of International Narcotics
and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the Export Control and Border
Security (EXBS) Program, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
The discussions focused on risk analysis, countering drug
trafficking and smuggling, enhancing radiation security, detecting
online drug-related crimes, expanding operational
information-sharing mechanisms, and equipping customs checkpoints
with modern inspection and detection technologies.
The parties also reviewed ongoing cooperation initiatives. Uzbek
officials noted that hundreds of customs personnel have received
specialized training in recent years under joint programs, while
border crossing points have been equipped with modern inspection
and radiation-monitoring systems.
According to the Customs Committee, these measures have
contributed to improved detection of narcotics, contraband, and
potentially hazardous cargo at the country’s borders.
The talks concluded with an agreement to further expand
bilateral cooperation and continue implementing joint projects in
customs enforcement, border security, and capacity building.
