Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Orozaliyev met with US Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie and discussed cooperation in the fight against drug and human trafficking. The two sides emphasized increasing joint efforts in these areas and strengthening information exchange.
During the meeting, the regional impact of global problems such as drug trafficking and human trafficking was discussed. Orozaliyev described Kyrgyzstan’s work in these areas and emphasized the importance of existing cooperation with the United States. Ambassador Viguerie stated that the United States will continue to support Kyrgyzstan to increase its capacity in this fight. During the meeting, issues such as training programs, technical assistance and operational cooperation between the two countries were also discussed. It was agreed to take steps to implement joint projects, especially in the areas of border security and combating organized crime.