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Kyrgyz Republic strengthens capacities in combatting illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, ammunition and explosives proliferation with the support of the OSCE
Publishing date: 4 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
From February 26 to March 1, 2024, a training course on “Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives at the border” took place in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, aiming to address the adverse impact of illicit trafficking on safety and security in the OSCE region.
OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek Launches Consultative Mechanism: Fostering Collaboration and Dialogue Among Stakeholders
Publishing date: 27 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – 27 February 2024- Today, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek launches its first round of Consultative Mechanism for the year 2024. This structured platform serves as a pivotal space where all state partners and civil society organizations of the Kyrgyz Republic convene to reflect on the achievements of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, exchange ideas, and provide consultations on future collaboration initiatives.
OSCE-supported Workshop Advances Monitoring and Evaluation of Kyrgyz Republic's Counter-Terrorism Programme
Publishing date: 16 February 2024
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – A three-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Workshop, focused on the National Action Plan for the implementation of the Programme of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic on Countering Extremism and Terrorism for 2023-2027 (the Programme), concluded on 15 February, 2024 in Bishkek.
Kyrgyz Republic studies the experience of Hungary in the field of personal data protection with the support of the OSCE
Publishing date: 22 December 2023
BUDAPEST, 6-7 December 2023- The State Personal Data Protection Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Agency's Training Center staff participated in a study visit to Hungary. Supported by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, this visit aimed to share best practices and experiences in the field of personal data protection in cyberspace and response to cyber incidents.
Criminal intelligence analysis: OSCE and INTERPOL join forces to support Kyrgyz police officers
Publishing date: 13 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
From 20 to 24 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and INTERPOL in co-operation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the Ministry of Interior of the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted a training course on criminal intelligence analysis for Kyrgyzstan’s Police officers.
Kyrgyz Republic and OSCE join forces to counter terrorism and violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism
Publishing date: 4 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Bishkek, 21 November 2023- The Anti-Terrorism Centre of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (ATC SCNS KR), in co-operation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, organized a roundtable on implementing the Programme of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic on countering extremism and terrorism for 2023-2027 and its Action Plan. The event brought together high-level representatives of the Kyrgyz government.
OSCE-supported International Conference in Kyrgyzstan Promotes Interfaith Peace and Harmony
Publishing date: 23 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The State Commission for Religious Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted the International Conference "Kyrgyzstan- a Country of Interfaith Peace and Harmony" with the support of the Programme Office in Bishkek. The Conference is dedicated to fostering collaboration on current religious issues and interfaith harmony.