CIS security chiefs convene in Astana for key discussions

On October 4, heads of security agencies and special services from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) convened in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for a significant meeting aimed at addressing pressing security challenges.

Colonel General Ali Nagiyev, the Head of the State Security Service of Azerbaijan, represented his country at this 55th session of the Council of Heads of Security Bodies and Special Services, State Security Service told Caliber.Az.

The meeting commenced with a reception by Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who welcomed the heads of delegations and underscored the importance of collaboration among member states in the face of evolving security threats.

During the Council's discussions, participants delivered speeches and engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on the external influences impacting the security landscape of CIS countries. Key topics included the various threats faced by member states, with a particular focus on the need to enhance the effectiveness of joint efforts to combat international terrorism and religious extremism.

It was emphasized that modern challenges require a coordinated response from special services, especially given the destructive activities and subversive actions undertaken by certain foreign entities seeking to destabilize the region. These entities aim to maintain an overall climate of tension, necessitating ongoing vigilance and proactive measures from CIS security agencies.

Furthermore, the meeting addressed the alarming rise in transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and illegal migration — issues that pose serious risks to national and regional security. The heads of security services acknowledged that these challenges demand increasingly decisive actions and a collaborative approach to ensure the safety of their respective countries.

Participants engaged in robust discussions on the significant challenges facing security organizations and identified measures that should be implemented to effectively tackle these issues in the future. 

By Tamilla Hasanova