CIS border defense commanders conduct session in Yerevan

Border defense commanders from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on Friday met in Yerevan to conduct their 76th session.

According to a press release by the National Security Service (NSS), the meeting was attended by delegations from eight border defense departments, representatives of the CIS Executive Committee and coordinating service for the Council of Border Defense troops, as well as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, CIS Anti-Terrorist Center, and other partner organizations.

In a greeting address to the participants, NSS Director Georgy Kutoyan highly praised the Council’s work, emphasizing the importance of the joint activities towards fighting challenges and providing mutual assistance during crisis. He also attached a high value to the effective cooperation on key issues.

The meeting focused on an analysis of member states’ border security in 2016 and possible developments in 2017.

The participants agreed that comprehensive joint border operations should be a priority in eliminating terrorist threats, illegal migration and smuggling of drugs and weapons.