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CIS intelligence bodies hold meeting in Russia

CIS intelligence bodies hold meeting in Russia
CIS intelligence bodies hold meeting in Russia
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Tenth meeting of the heads of security and intelligence bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held in Moscow, Russia, on 2-4 September 2009.

Representatives of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldavia, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan participated at the meeting.

Participants discussed wide range of issues and determine action plan for perspective. In particular, they considered information exchange, joint antiterrorism activity and work during economic crisis.

Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev received representatives of the CIS security and intelligence representatives. He said that currently threats and challenges cannot be solve by one state.

Medvedev said terrorism, extremism, including political and religious, trans-border crime, drug business and other challenges are among main threats.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.