Conference on border security and management, counter-terrorism, to take place in Dushanbe

The International High-Level Conference on “International and Regional Border Security and Management Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Prevent the Movement of Terrorists” will take place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 18 to 19 October 2022.

The event is co-organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union (EU), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar.

The Conference will comprise a High-Level Opening Session, a Ministerial Session, four Thematic Working Sessions and a Closing Session.

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon, will open the event followed by a video message from H.E. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, and H.E Helga Maria Schmid, OSCE Secretary General.

The OSCE Co-ordinator of Activities to Address Transnational Threats, Ambassador Alena Kupchyna, will attend the Conference in person throughout the two days as well.