Discussion on Combating Terrorism and Religious Extremism in Bishkek
The 54th meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS member states is set to take place in Bishkek today, May 24. According to reports from the Russian Federal Security Service, the meeting will focus on joint efforts to combat militants trained abroad who aim to disrupt the stability of the Commonwealth.
Participants will discuss ways to improve information sharing in order to effectively fight against terrorism and religious extremism. The agency highlighted the importance of developing common strategies to assess security threats to CIS countries and enhance cooperation between intelligence services to address them.
Specifically, the meeting will address identifying and thwarting the activities of individuals who have received combat training overseas with the intent to destabilize the region and subvert constitutional order. The participants will also explore avenues to enhance information exchange in the realm of counterterrorism and religious extremism, including through the International Database on countering terrorism.
The event aims to strengthen the collective security of CIS member states and reinforce collaboration in the fight against threats to regional stability. Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes of this crucial gathering.
