A joint workshop of the CHFIUs, CIS ATC, EAG and ITMCFM is ongoing in Dushanbe. The event is aimed to improve the qualifications of law enforcement and financial intelligence officers in the field of countering terrorism and extremism financing.
On December 12, during the final day of the event, the participants heard presentations delivered by representatives of the Eurasian region, employees of the EAG Secretariat, CIS ATC, CSTO, and Council of Heads of Customs Services of the CIS Member States.
During the speeches and subsequent discussions, the following topics were considered:
- threats posed by terrorist activities;
- TF challenges and risks in Central Asian countries;
- experience of countries in countering terrorism financing, including the one related to virtual assets.
Representatives of security agencies and financial intelligence units from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan completed the advanced training program.