Uzbekistan delegation held high-level meetings with senior United Nations officials
On June 29, on the sidelines of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by First Deputy Chairman of the State Security Service B. Tursunov, met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexandre Zouev.
The parties highly commended the positive momentum in bilateral cooperation and the successful implementation of joint programs to strengthen the professional capacity of law enforcement personnel, counter the exploitation of emerging technologies by terrorists, and prevent the financing of terrorism.
Particular attention was devoted to the proposed establishment of an International Centre of Competence for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Individuals Repatriated from Conflict Zones – an initiative proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.
It was noted that, drawing on Central Asia’s successful experience, the Centre could evolve into a global knowledge platform for the development of adaptive rehabilitation strategies. The Centre is expected to focus on training and capacity-building for specialized professionals, developing educational and vocational pathways for repatriated individuals, and advancing measures aimed at preventing and pre-empting violent extremism.
During the meeting, the parties signed a new Roadmap for Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) for 2026-2027. The document marks the beginning of a new phase of the strategic partnership and will provide Uzbekistan with comprehensive expert and technical assistance in strengthening its counter-terrorism efforts.
In New York, the Uzbekistan delegation also held talks with Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), to discuss joint security initiatives.
In particular, the parties explored the prospects for the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan joining the CTED Global Research Network. It was emphasized that this would provide full access to the research and analytical output of the world’s leading think tanks specializing in counter-terrorism.
Following the meetings, the parties reaffirmed the importance of maintaining close cooperation in countering the terrorist threat.
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week is a prominent global platform that brings together Member States, UN entities, international and regional organizations, and experts to address emerging challenges and create practical solutions for the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. This year’s event runs from 26 June to 2 July.
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