Kyrgyz Delegation Visits Germany to Boost Counterterrorism and Infrastructure Security

A high-level delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic visited Berlin and Bonn this week as part of the UN Global Programme on Protecting Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Threats, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and learn from Germany’s experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure.

The Kyrgyz delegation comprised senior officials from the Anti-Terrorism Center of the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, along with representatives from the Kyrgyz Embassy in Berlin, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

During the four-day visit, Kyrgyz officials were introduced to Germany’s multi-layered security model, which includes interagency coordination, robust public-private partnerships, advanced risk management systems, and the deployment of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence for real-time threat detection.

German authorities shared their national framework for counterterrorism and resilience, highlighting the roles of federal and regional governments, private sector actors, and civil society in preventing and responding to threats. Meetings with the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Federal Office for Information Security featured extensive discussions on terrorism, violent extremism, and cyber threats.

The two sides also exchanged perspectives on the transnational nature of terrorism and the challenges posed by radical ideologies. German law enforcement officials outlined their preventive strategies, including surveillance of high-risk individuals and national deradicalization efforts.

To gain hands-on experience, the Kyrgyz delegation visited several key infrastructure sites considered vital to national security, including the power grid operator 50Hertz, the Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.