Madam GhadaWaly, New Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Kazakhstan is animportant partner of the UNODC in the region

On February 5, 2020, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the international organizations in Vienna, Kairat Sarybay, met with Madam Ghada Waly, the newly appointed Director General of the UN Office in Vienna, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

During the conversation, it was noted that Kazakhstan pays special attention to the development of cooperation with UNODC - a specialized UN body in the fight against drug trafficking, international crime and corruption.

The Kazakh side expressed its gratitude for the assistance of UNODC in implementing a number of projects in Kazakhstan, including the reduction of radicalization in the country's correctional facilities.

The Executive Director of UNODC Madam GhadaWalyexpressed gratitude to Kazakhstan, which is as an important partner in the Central Asian region for the continued support of the UNODC.

The importance of Almaty-basedCentral Asian Regional Information Coordination Center (CARICC), which makes a significant contribution to the fight against illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in Central Asia, was emphasized.

Madam GhadaWalypraised the outcome of the “Zhusan” humanitarian operation, as well as the comprehensive rehabilitation work for returnees from the war zone in Syria, which deserves close attention of the international community.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further expand and deepen cooperation in various areas of law enforcement.

 

PM of Kazakhstan in Vienna