The EAG Secretariat participated in the Third CIS Conference on Countering Terrorism and Extremism

The Third CIS Conference on Countering Terrorism and Extremism (hereinafter referred to as the Conference) was held on October 23, 2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The event was organized by the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan and the CIS Anti-Terrorism Center.

The Conference was attended by over 150 delegates representing competent authorities of 12 CIS member-states and SCO member-states; working structures of 10 CIS bodies; 10 specialized bodies of 5 international organizations, including Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism; 9 scientific and educational organizations.

While assessing the situation in the field of combating terrorism and extremism, the speakers stressed the need to unite the efforts of the international community to effectively counter terrorism and noted the importance of held Conference combining its potential with the Dushanbe Process, which created a platform for global interaction, comprehensive dialogue and exchange of best practices in this area.

During the Conference, participants exchanged national experiences in countering terrorism and extremism, including modern methods of work aimed to counter financing of terrorism and extremism with use of electronic digital assets, as well as discussed topical issues of multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism and extremism, including efficient multilateral mechanisms to counter the use of modern digital tools in financing terrorist and extremist activities.

The EAG Secretariat presented a briefing on trends in terrorism financing risks in the Eurasian region.

In conclusion, the participants expressed their firm commitment to strengthening and developing cooperation in countering terrorism and extremism based on the principles of openness, mutual trust, and norms of international law.