AKIPRESS.COM - The meeting of the EU-Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue took place in Brussels on June 5. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Gurbanov headed the delegation of Turkmenistan at the event. The event brought together representatives of Central Asian countries and the European Union, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported.

During the first session on the theme "Evolving Global and Regional Security Environment", the delegation of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of joint efforts in combating global threats, including terrorism and cybercrime. It was noted that Turkmenistan is actively working on a new National Strategy for the Prevention of Violent Extremism and Countering Terrorism for 2025-2030.

In the second session, dedicated to EU-Central Asia cooperation on security issues, the Turkmen side emphasized the importance of strengthening political stability through dialogue and international cooperation. The importance of EU-supported programs such as BOMCA, CADAP and LEICA, which contribute to strengthening security and combating cross-border threats, was highlighted.

The final session was devoted to discussing the threat of terrorism and the situation in Afghanistan. The Turkmen delegation stressed the importance of international support for achieving stability in Afghanistan and noted the projects implemented by Turkmenistan in this country, such as the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, power transmission lines and the construction of railways.