Strasbourg, November 13-14, 2025 – The delegation, headed by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Saitbekov, took part in the 33rd Plenary Session of the Council of Europe’s Committee of the Convention on Cybercrime.

Participants from more than 80 countries discussed the implementation of the mechanisms of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) and its Second Additional Protocol, with particular attention given to accelerated access to electronic evidence, the functioning of the 24/7 contact point network, and the impact of artificial intelligence and virtual assets on the application of the Convention’s provisions.

The meeting also reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation with the private sector in investigating cybercrimes to enhance the effectiveness of international cooperation.

As part of the visit, the head of the Kazakhstani delegation held a bilateral meeting with Ardita Abdiu, Head of the Secretariat of the Council of Europe International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group). The European side presented projects aimed at combating illicit drug trafficking, the use of prohibited substances, and related prevention efforts.

The representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan expressed interest in expanding practical engagement with European experts, including participation in regional initiatives of the Pompidou Group.

Kazakhstan also expressed its readiness to provide a venue for joint training sessions and project implementation, which will help strengthen international mechanisms for countering drug-related crime.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-strasbourg/press/news/details/1105938?lang=kk