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The regular meeting of the heads of the security and
intelligence services of the CIS countries was held in Moscow on October 13; the
head of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel-General
Ali Naghiyev and the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Republic
of Azerbaijan Colonel-General Orkhan Sultanov attended the meeting with the
delegates.
A broad exchange of views took place at the meeting on
possible threats to the existing security environment in the CIS region, the
situation around Afghanistan, in particular, its impact on the fight against
international terrorism, as well as on the prevention of destructive actions in
the CIS countries aimed at disrupting socio-political stability, sometimes originating
from the territory of the third countries, and on some other issues of mutual
interest. The role of the joint efforts of the participating countries in
successful results in the areas discussed was specially emphasized. It was
stated that in order to combat destructive forces effectively and efficiently,
maintain security in the CIS, ensure the national interests of the countries,
it is necessary to further expand cooperation between special services,
constantly improve the exchange of useful information through regular analysis
and monitoring.
It was noted that the presence of hot spots of armed
conflicts in many parts of the world, the existence of uncontrolled territories,
drug trafficking and dynamic activities of terrorist-extremist groups pose a
serious threat to peace, and what is more, make security and intelligence
agencies encounter new challenges. Accordingly, the importance of coordinated
and organized systematic work between the relevant authorities and, if
necessary, joint action against subversive elements was emphasized.
Russian president
Vladimir Putin received the heads of delegations in video format, gave his
recommendations on the issues discussed, stressed the importance of using
potential of the CIS special services to counter threats to the security of the
CIS member states and wished the participants success.