The event is attended by representatives of authorized bodies of the SCO and CIS member states, working structures of CIS bodies, as well as delegations of international organizations.

Thus, speaking at the conference, the first Deputy Chairman of the State Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Major General B. Tursunov, stated that over the years of independent development, Uzbekistan, like other countries of the world, has faced various forms of terrorism and extremism.

- Countering these security threats has allowed us to form a national model and experience in this area. At the same time, our approach to combating terrorism and extremism continues to evolve, we are adapting to new challenges and threats, the speaker noted.

It was emphasized that the adoption of the National Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Countering Extremism and Terrorism for 2021-2026 and the Action Plan for its implementation became a turning point in many respects. They outline the main areas of interaction between law enforcement agencies, authorities and management, with civil society institutions, foreign partners and international organizations.

- Special attention is paid to social and psychological work with former and potential adherents of extremist ideas, their education, employment and, in general, the creation of conditions for self-realization. These transformations and approaches are already producing real results and are receiving international recognition at a high level. In particular, since 2019, 531 repatriates from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan have been returned to Uzbekistan as part of 5 humanitarian actions by Mehr. They have received comprehensive social, medical and other assistance. As a result, 90.2% of repatriates today lead a modern lifestyle, 9.8% profess traditional Islam, - B. Tursunov noted.