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UNOCT Supports Kyrgyzstan in Strengthening the Protection of Critical Infrastructure

As part of a long-term partnership with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) supported the organization of a technical workshop on the development of regulatory requirements for the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. 

This event was organized in Bishkek on 28-29 May 2025 by the Anti-Terrorism Centre of the State Committee of National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the joint support of the UNOCT Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets”) and the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threat Facility. It brought together key national stakeholders, including national representatives from the Security Council, the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Energy, Defense, and Emergency Situations; the State Property Management Agency; the Bishkek Mayor’s Office; regional municipalities; as well as operators from the energy and mining sectors. 

This workshop is part of a tailored support package provided by the Facility to assist the national authorities with the implementation of their Roadmap for the Protection of Vulnerable Targets in the Kyrgyz Republic, which was previously developed with the support of the Global Vulnerable Targets Programme—including UNOCT and the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). 

The support package provided by the Facility includes assistance in developing a regulatory framework for the protection of critical infrastructure and an online information management system for the collection, storage, and analysis of data for to protection of vulnerable targets. .

Following presentations on relevant international practices related to vulnerable targets protection and human rights compliance, subject-matter experts deployed by the Facility facilitated practical tabletop exercises on risk assessment and incident management.

Participants also examined existing national legislation, operational experiences and challenges in protecting critical infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan. Through thematic group discussions, they identified priority areas and key regulatory elements to be further developed by a dedicated working group. 

In addition, the Anti-Terrorism Centre presented a prototype of the online information management system.
 

“The workshop offered a valuable opportunity to examine and compare international good practices and standards in critical infrastructure protection, with particularly relevant insights from the European Union. The tabletop exercise on incident response, including scenarios involving terrorist threats, proved especially useful from a practical perspective. The knowledge and tools gained will directly support the Ministry’s mandate to save lives and manage emergencies.” 
Representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic
 
“Our collaboration with UNOCT through the EU–UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility reflects our strong commitment to building a resilient national system for the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist threats. These efforts are a key component of the implementation of the Kyrgyz Republic’s National Counter-Terrorism Strategy and contribute to enhancing the country’s overall preparedness to respond to evolving security challenges. We extend our sincere appreciation to UNOCT and EU for organizing this important event and for their continued support of our national efforts.” 
Mr. Adylbek Kadyraliev, Deputy Director of the Antiterrorism Centre 
 

This workshop was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the European Union.