Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosts UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly

According to the presidential press service, during the meeting, topical issues of interaction in the field of combating modern challenges and threats to global and regional security were discussed.

The parties also exchanged views on issues of further expanding partnerships and coordinating interaction in the fight against drug trafficking, organized crime and international terrorism, the introduction of an electronic platform to combat corruption and others.

Particular attention was paid to the development of the situation in the region, the importance of coordinated international efforts to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and provide practical assistance to this country was noted.

Following the talks, an agreement was reached on the preparation of a joint "road map" to strengthen the systemic and multifaceted cooperation of Uzbekistan with UNODC.

Also, as part of her visit, Ghada Waly adopted a new regional cooperation program for the countries of Central Asia for 2022-2025, which provides for the joint implementation of activities and projects in five priority areas for $90 million.