Samarkand to host first SCO Plus expert dialogue

On November 5–6 this year, Samarkand will host the first SCO Plus expert dialogue on security issues. Representatives of 33 delegations from 24 countries and five international organizations are expected to participate.

The meeting will be held under the theme “Security in the Era of Digital Transformation: Combating Terrorism and Extremism in the Context of New Technological Developments.” It will be chaired by Bahodir Kurbanov, Chairman of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service and Colonel General.

The event will also bring together heads and representatives of special services from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as representatives of international organizations and invited guests.

The discussions will focus on the impact of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence on contemporary threats and security challenges. At the conclusion of the meeting, delegation heads will identify priority areas and specific tasks for cooperation in combating international terrorism and extremism in the era of digital transformation.