TASHKENT, October 17. /Dunyo IA/. Three-day in-depth national consultations on protecting vulnerable targets and critical infrastructure from terrorist threats have concluded at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event was held as part of the implementation of the 2026–2027 "Roadmap" for Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). It was organised by UNOCT in partnership with the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, State Security Service and the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Consultations brought together representatives of law enforcement agencies, relevant ministries and government bodies, as well as specialists from strategically important enterprises. Experts from UNOCT and the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) served as speakers. International experts presented best practices in protecting critical facilities.

Consultations covered operational and technical measures to protect facilities, prevent terrorist attacks and strengthen the preparedness of the responsible authorities to respond to them.

Consultations will result in practical recommendations to improve existing protection mechanisms, taking into account national needs.