The new structure will become a permanent SCO body tasked with coordinating interaction between the intelligence services and law enforcement agencies of the organization's member states.
Functions and Distribution of Units
The center will be established based on the existing regional SCO anti-terrorist structure in Tashkent. In addition to combating terrorism and extremism, the agency's scope of activities will include countering separatism and organized crime, including in the information space.
At the same time, some functions will be distributed among other cities: a unit specializing in combating transnational organized crime is planned to be located in Bishkek.
Legal Framework
The agreement on the creation of the center defines the legal status of employees, the financing procedure, and the powers of the leadership. Currently, the law on the ratification of the document has passed preliminary consideration in the relevant committee of the Senate of Uzbekistan.
The initiative to strengthen cooperation between intelligence services in combating cyberattacks and the recruitment of youth via the internet was previously voiced by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyev during an international security meeting in Samarkand.
