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Plan of Implementation of CBMs for 2025

No.

TITLE & FORMAT OF THE EVENT

ORGANIZER (venue)

PRELIMINARY DATES

COMPLETED EVENTS

February

1

Meeting of the PNLU Coordination Council

ADA University (Republic of Azerbaijan), assisted by the CICA Secretariat

21 February

2

CICA Business Council Board Meeting

The Management Board of KOBIA, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

24 February

3

Workshop on “Awareness raising of the CICA Member States on security in the use of ICTs” (online)

The Russian Federation

26 February

4

Law Enforcement Training Program on Open Source Intelligence in Criminal Investigations for CICA Member States (online)

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC)

24 – 28 February

5

SWG Meeting (offline in Baku)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

26 and 28 February

6

SOC meeting (offline in Baku)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

27 February

March

II Quarter

April

7

Law Enforcement Training Program on Crime Intelligence Analysis for CICA Member States (online)

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC)

7 – 11 April

8

SWG meeting (online)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

22 – 24 April

9

Seminar on “Epidemiological Security, Public Health, and Pharmaceuticals”

Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan

30 April

May

10

CICA seminar in the area of transport

The Russian Federation, the Autonomous non-commercial organization “Directorate of International Transport Corridors”

14 May

11

CICA Business Council Meeting (offline in Baku)

The Management Board of KOBIA and the CICA Secretariat

20 May

12

CICA Business Forum (offline in Baku)

Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (KOBIA) and the CICA Secretariat

20 May

13

Facilitating SME Access to Investment Capital: Regulation of Investment Promotion and Support for the Establishment of Joint Projects Between CICA Members (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the KOBIA (Azerbaijan), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and relevant financial institutions of CICA Member States

20 May

14

Introductory Online Seminar between the Secretariats of CICA and ASEAN

CICA Secretariat

20  May

15

SWG meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

27 and 29 May

16

CICA Side Event on “Water Security and Climate Resilience: Addressing Environmental Challenges in CICA Member States”

CICA Chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the CICA Secretariat

29 May

June

III Quarter

July

17

SWG Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

21 July

18

SOC Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

21 July

19 Семинар СВМДА по использованию ИКТ на тему “Обмен опытом государств-членов СВМДА в области противодействие использованию ИКТ в преступных целях”

Российская Федерация,

Департамент международной информационной безопасности Министерства иностранных дел

24 июля

August

20

Seminar on Women’s Role and Contribution to SMEs Development among CICA Member States (hybrid format – offline and online)

The Kingdom of Thailand

3-7 August

21

CICA event on: Advancing Integrated Solutions to Confront the Rising Threat of Extremism Leading to Terrorism

The Arab Republic of Egypt, the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) and the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism

19  August

September

22

CICA Think Tank Forum (offline Baku)

 

8-11 September

23 SWG Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat 10 September

24

Law Enforcement Training Program on Organized Crime Investigations and Investigation Techniques for CICA Member States (online)

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC)

22 – 26 September

25

Conference on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism in the CICA Region (side event on the margins of the Eurasian Economic Forum) (offline in Xi’an, PRC)

Eurasian Economic Forum Secretariat, Xi’an Municipal Administration for Culture and Tourism, with the support of the CICA Secretariat

23-24 September

26 CICA Informal Ministerial Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly CICA Secretariat 25 September
27 Facilitating SME Access to Investment Capital: Regulation of Investment Promotion and Support for the Establishment of Joint Projects Between CICA Members The Republic of Azerbaijan, the KOBIA (Azerbaijan), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and relevant financial institutions of CICA Member States 26 September

IV Quarter

October

28

Forum on Personal Data Security (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan

7-8 October

29 Seminar for the development of the CICA military-political dimension  Republic of Kazakhstan 9-10 October 
30

Kick-off event: Circular Green Tourism in CICA countries (Hybrid format: online event for the launch and planning of the entire project; offline for the final event in 2026)

Republic of Azerbaijan, State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan Republic in collaboration with the CICA Secretariat 14 October
31 Exchange of experience and knowledge between CICA Member States in the field of cyber security (online) The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Electronic Security Service under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan 16 October
32 Online law enforcement training program on anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism for CICA Member States The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC) 20-24 October
33

Forum on Strengthening Data Protection Across CICA Member States (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan,

the Electronic Security Service under
the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan

28-29 October

34

CICA Conference on Agricultural Sector Insights: Harnessing General and Partial Equilibrium Models for Evidence-Based Management (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan,

Agricultural Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan

30 October

November

35

CICA event on: Limitless untapped opportunities at the Suez Canal Economic Zone “One of the world’s most important maritime routes (online)

Arab Republic of Egypt, General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone 3 November
36 8th CICA Youth Council Meeting The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic 12 November
37 International essay writing competition “Youth as Catalysts for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development in the CICA Region”. Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan. with the support of the CICA Secretariat  on the sidelines of the CICA Youth Council
38 CICA Artificial Intelligence Art Competition Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the support of the CICA Secretariat on the sidelines of the CICA Youth Council
39 The Side Event on “SDGs in Action” on the sidelines of the 8th CICA Youth Council Meeting The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic 12 November
40 Rally of the Volunteer Movement Leaders of CICA Countries (offline) The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic 13 November
41 CICA Youth Brainstorming Competition (offline) The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic 13 November
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
42

CICA Event on “Strengthening SME Participation in Trade: Enhancing Access to Markets by Improving E-Commerce” (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan,

Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (KOBIA) in collaboration with Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan

20 November
43

The CICA symposium “Challenges to Sustainable Food Production in light of  Climate Change” (online)

The Arab Republic of Egypt,

the Agriculture Research Center

25 November
44

Egypt and Best Practices in Investment Promotion: A Platform for Cooperation among CICA Member States (online)

The Arab Republic of Egypt,

the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, concerned entities in Egypt, in collaboration with relevant CICA bodies

30 November
45

Workshop on mining safety within the framework of CICA “Risk-based approach in the industrial (manufacturing) safety management system at mining facilities” (online)

The Russian Federation,

the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision of the Russian Federation (Rostechnadzor)

Second half of

November

December

46

Conference “The role of universities in green energy and sustainability” (offline in Baku within PNLU)

ADA University (Azerbaijan)

2-3 December

 47 Implementation of exchange of experience in the field of digitalization of transport corridors among CICA member countries (hybrid format – offline and online) The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan 10 December
48

Digital Transformation and Innovation Forum for CICA Member States (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan,

the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan

17 December
49

CICA webinar on: the Transformation of SMEs to the "Green Economy" (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan,

the KOBIA (Azerbaijan), in partnership with environmental agencies and sustainable development organizations from CICA Member States

 

50

SWG Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

TBC

51

SOC Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, assisted by the CICA Secretariat

TBC

52

Panel section for CICA countries within the framework of the International Forum of Civil Participation #WeAreTogether (offline)

The Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, the Association of Volunteer Centers

December

Dates to be clarified (IV Quarter)

53

Egypt: A Gateway to Investment and Economic Growth for CICA Member States (online)

The Arab Republic of Egypt, the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, concerned entities in Egypt, in collaboration with relevant CICA bodies

September -November -TBC

Dates to be clarified (Second half of the year)

54

The CICA seminar “Mainstreaming Nutrition Innovations, Including NCD Prevention Practices: A Road Toward Achieving Universal Health Coverage” (online)

 

The Arab Republic of Egypt,

the Ministry of Health and Population

Previously, the event was scheduled for the first half of the year

55

CICA event on the sidelines of the Istanbul Human Resources Forum 2025 (offline)

The Republic of Türkiye, the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Human Resources Office