On 8 November 2024, CARICC Director A. Yazlyev met with Mr. Kyle Ojima, Advisor to the Bureau of Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INL) of the US Department of State.

The meeting addressed the status and outlook of collaboration within CARICC.

Mr. Yazlyev provided an overview of the Centre's current activities, achievements, and proposed initiatives. Director provided an update on the anti-drug operations conducted over the past three years under CARICC's coordination, resulting in the seizure of over one tonne of illicit substances. Additionally, he emphasised the importance of the information and analytical component of CARICC's activities. He also provided an overview of the planned initiatives for 2025, which are to be funded by the new INL grant to the UNODC Regional Office for the implementation of CARICC project activities.

Furthermore, the meeting allowed for the exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.