Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct. 4 / Trend , G.Dadashova /
The OSCE Secretariat and the OSCE Centre in Bishkek have organized a two-day workshop on how community policing can help counter violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, the structure reported.
The workshop organized in co-operation with Kyrgyzstan's Interior Ministry started in Bishkek today.
It aims at promoting the development of partnerships between the police and civil society in Kyrgyzstan, mainly through the use of community policing tools, to jointly counter violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, as well as to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, the OSCE report reads.
Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Andrew Tesoriere said good co-ordination and trust between citizens and law enforcement agencies are crucial for maintenance of security in the country and in the whole region.
"Close ties and co-ordination can make our joint efforts to combat one of the strongest threats of our days efficient and fruitful," he added.
"Strengthened partnership between the police and the civil society will help prevent problems arising from violent extremism," Interior Minister Zarylbek Rysaliev said. "This forum will encourage all stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan's society, including non-governmental organizations and governmental structures, to get closer involved in the preventive work of law enforcement bodies aimed at ensuring security and safety of people."