Kazakhstan participates in the second Central Asia – European Union Dialogue on Counter-Terrorism

Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Stanislav Vassilenko participated in the Second Central Asia–European Union Dialogue on Counter-Terrorism, held in Brussels.

The event brought together representatives of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged assessments of current terrorist threats and discussed ways to strengthen international cooperation in countering terrorism and violent extremism, including through multilateral platforms.

Particular attention was paid to the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as countering the spread of extremist propaganda online and preventing radicalization.

The Kazakh side emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism that combines security measures with the prevention of radicalization, rehabilitation and social reintegration, as well as the need to further strengthen practical cooperation between Central Asian countries and the EU.

Ahead of the Dialogue, on 7 October, expert consultations were held, during which representatives of Central Asian countries and the EU exchanged experiences and best practices in the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants expressed their interest in maintaining a regular dialogue and further developing cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism.