BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. Uzbekistan joined
other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in
discussing cybersecurity, transnational crime and regional security
cooperation during a meeting of interior and public security
ministers, Trend
reports via the Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The discussions took place during a meeting of SCO interior and
public security ministers held in Bishkek on June 5. The event
brought together delegations from the law enforcement agencies of
SCO member states, as well as representatives of the organization's
permanent bodies, the International Criminal Police Organization
(INTERPOL) and the CIS Bureau for the Coordination of the Fight
against Organized Crime and Other Dangerous Types of Crime.
Ahead of the meeting, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov received
the heads of participating delegations.
Participants highlighted the growing role of the SCO as a
platform for dialogue and cooperation amid evolving global security
challenges and increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
The ministers discussed a broad range of regional and
international security issues, including threats linked to rapid
technological development and the growing complexity of cyber
risks.
Particular attention was given to strengthening information
security and enhancing coordination in countering cyber threats.
Participants noted that close international cooperation remains
essential for responding effectively to modern security challenges
and maintaining regional stability.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a protocol outlining
the agreements reached and establishing a framework for their
implementation, the ministry said.
