The two-day workshop is designed to improve cooperation in Central Asia among law enforcement and other security authorities to better combat transnational criminal organizations and terrorist groups operating in the region, the OSCE reported.
Officials say the workshop, organized by the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit and the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit, among others, includes more than 75 security experts discussing techniques and strategies to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks.
"This meeting helps participants better understand the roles and responsibilities of the different institutions in relation to fighting terrorism," Kevin Carty, OSCE secretary-general senior police adviser, said in a statement.
"We hope this will spark the creation of networks and lasting cooperation."
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