The OSCE contributes to strengthening of regional border co-operation

On 28-29 June, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek together with the Border Service of State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic and representatives of the border services from the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan conducted a Line of conduct practical exercises.

The Line of conduct practical exercises organized annually in accordance with the annual co-operation plan between the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the Border Service of State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic and aimed to strengthen co-operation and security, as well as contribute to confidence building, and good co-ordination of joint activities at the border.

The event served as a platform for the participants to discuss border security with the focus on transnational threats and how transnational threats can be addressed effectively.

To supplement the Line of conduct practical exercises, on 30 June 2023 the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek supported a friendly football tournament among participants. Carrying out of similar sport events promotes additional conditions to strengthen regional border co-operation as well as contributes to good neighborly relations in the region.