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On September 11, 2026, the seventh meeting of the Prosecutors General of the Economic Cooperation Organization member states was held in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. The Prosecutor General of the Republic of Tajikistan, Khabibullo Vohidzoda, participated in the event. This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The meeting was chaired by Kazakhstan. Delegations from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan also participated, as well as representatives of the Secretariat of the Economic Cooperation Organization and the Coordinating Council of Prosecutors General of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
During the meeting, participants discussed issues of digitalization of criminal prosecution and combating cybercrime. Particular attention was paid to combating online fraud, cryptocurrency-related crimes, and the shadow economy.
The parties also discussed countering organized crime networks, illegal migration, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other transnational crimes. Protecting state interests in environmental protection was a separate topic.
Following the meeting, the participants expressed their willingness to strengthen practical cooperation between the Prosecutor General's Offices of the organization's member states in the fight against cross-border organized crime.
The parties agreed to ensure more effective coordination of actions, develop information exchange, and facilitate the holding of thematic classes, meetings, and joint training programs.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening regional measures to combat drug trafficking, smuggling of cultural and historical property, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
Participants also emphasized the need to improve the effectiveness of mutual legal assistance, intensify the fight against money laundering, and ensure asset recovery.
In addition, the parties set the goal of further consolidating efforts and deepening their comprehensive partnership.
A separate decision was made to expand cooperation in the area of professional training for prosecutorial staff. This includes holding specialized joint scientific and practical classes and other events dedicated to protecting state interests in environmental protection.
An exchange of experience in identifying and preventing environmental violations is also planned.
