The Ministers of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan and Russia, Pulat Bobojonov and Vladimir Kolokoltsev, respectively, held a meeting on June 25, in Tashkent to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation in the law enforcement sphere. The discussions, reported by the press services of both countries' law enforcement agencies, focused on a wide range of topics aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two nations.
Key Discussion Points
During the meeting, both ministers addressed the importance of ensuring the rights and freedoms of Uzbek citizens residing in Russia and Russian citizens residing in Uzbekistan. They highlighted the need to prevent crimes within these communities, curb illegal migration, and combat various forms of crime, including cybercrime, fraud, and drug trafficking. The meeting also emphasized the necessity of apprehending wanted persons and strengthening collaboration between the countries' respective services.
Training and Research Cooperation
A notable portion of the discussion was dedicated to the training and advanced training of personnel for internal affairs bodies. Both parties agreed on the importance of strengthening ties in scientific research to improve the efficacy and efficiency of their respective law enforcement agencies.
Legal and Data Exchange
Vladimir Kolokoltsev pointed out the challenge of identifying and prosecuting labor migrants operating outside the legal framework. He urged Uzbek authorities to join the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Administrative Issues, which includes the exchange of personal data. He proposed that Uzbekistan send information to the Interstate Information Bank for registering convicted citizens and regularly exchange information about Uzbek citizens who change their registration data. These measures, he noted, are essential for streamlining migration flows, reducing negative trends, and ensuring the security of both states.
Cybersecurity Collaboration
The Russian minister supported a proposal from the Uzbek side to establish direct contacts between the Cybersecurity Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan and the Directorate for organizing the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. This initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity efforts and enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime.
Combating Drug Trafficking
Kolokoltsev expressed the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs' interest in expanding cooperation to combat drug trafficking. He highlighted the effectiveness of joint measures taken by the competent departments of both states in suppressing the activities of transnational criminal groups.
Signed Protocol and Future Tasks
Following the meeting, both parties signed a protocol outlining the measures necessary to implement the agreements reached. This protocol also set out tasks for the near future to ensure continued cooperation and coordination.
Introduction to Uzbek Public Security Systems
As part of the program, Russian partners were introduced to the activities of the Coordination and Monitoring Center of the Department of Public Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan. This center, a unified information space, covers public security processes using digital technologies to analyze regional situations and evaluate personnel activities. The center monitors the activities of more than 10,000 prevention inspectors across six areas, integrating programs such as “E-jamoat havfsizligi” (“E-public safety”) and “E-ijtimoiy vaziyat” (“E-social situation”), along with unified information systems for road safety services, crime prevention, and public order protection.
The center also features over 6,000 digital video surveillance cameras and provides distance learning opportunities via video communication for various law enforcement officers. The guests were shown vehicles, special equipment, and modern means and weapons used by the internal affairs bodies.
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