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

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

4

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

The Russian Federation

26 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

Senior Officials Committee (offline in Baku)

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

27 February

March

7

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

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

March

8

International Essay Contest for CICA Youth (online)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic

March

Dates to be clarified (first quarter)

9

CICA Workshop on Regional Cyber Security Confidence Building and Capacity Enhancement for CICA Member States (hybrid format – offline and online)

The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the National Cyber Security Agency, the ICT division

II Quarter

April

10

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

11

Special Working Group (online)

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

22 – 23 April

12

Conference on “Cooperation perspective among CICA countries in protection of cultural heritage” (offline)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture

18 April

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

April

14

CICA Youth Brainstorming Competition (offline)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic

April

May

15

CICA seminar in the area of transport

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

14 May

16

CICA Business Council Meeting (offline in Baku)

The Management Board of KOBIA and the CICA Secretariat

20 May

17

CICA Business Forum (offline in Baku)

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

20 May

18

Introductory Online Seminar between the Secretariats of CICA and ASEAN

CICA Secretariat

20  May

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

19

Special Working Group

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

27 and 29 May

20

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

21

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

May

22

CICA Artificial Intelligence Art Competition

Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the support of the CICA Secretariat

May

Молодежный конкурс «мозговых штурмов» СВМДА (офлайн)

Азербайджанская Республика,

Министерство молодежи и спорта Азербайджанской Республики

June

24

Special Working Group (offline in Astana)

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

June – July (TBC)

25

Senior Officials Committee (offline in Astana)

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

June – July (TBC)

Dates to be clarified (second quarter)

26

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

Second quarter of 2025

Dates to be clarified (first half of the year)

27

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

First half of 2025 (January to June)

28

Trainings for cybersecurity specialists among 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

First half of 2025

29

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

First half of 2025

30

Облегчение доступа МСП к инвестиционному капиталу: регулирование поощрения инвестиций и поддержка создания совместных проектов между членами СВМДА (Онлайн вебинар)

Азербайджанская Республика,

KOBIA (Азербайджан), в сотрудничестве с Министерством экономики и соответствующими финансовыми институтами государств-членов СВМДА

III Quarter

July

31

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

End of July

August

32

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

33

The CICA symposium “Challenges for Sustainable Food Production Under Climate Change” (online)

The Arab Republic of Egypt, the Agriculture Research Center

Third week of August

September

34

CICA Think Tank Forum

August - September (TBC)

35

Law Enforcement Training Program on Counter Migrant Smuggling, Human Trafficking and Organ Tissue Trafficking for CICA Member States

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish National Police Counter Migrant Smuggling and Border Gates Department

8-12 September

36

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

37

Law Enforcement Training Program: Specialization Training of Travel Documents Forgery for CICA Member States

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish National Police Counter Migrant Smuggling and Border Gates Department

22-26 September

38

CICA Conference of Heads of Ports (offline)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Port of Baku, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the CICA Secretariat

September

39

CICA Informal Ministerial Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

CICA Secretariat

25 September

40

Конференция по сотрудничеству в сфере туризма в регионе СВМДА (сайд-ивент на полях Евразийского Экономического Форума) (офлайн в г.Сиань, КНР)

Секретариат ЕЭФ, Муниципальная администрация по культуре и туризму г.Сиань при поддержке Секретариата СВМДА

End of September

41

Международный саммит по практикам сельскохозяйственного сектора: использование моделей частичного равновесия для доказательного управления в государствах-членах СВМДА

Азербайджанская Республика,

Министерство сельского хозяйства Азербайджана

IV Quarter

October

42

Law Enforcement Training Program: Basic Training of Travel Documents Forgery for CICA Member States

The Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish National Police Counter Migrant Smuggling and Border Gates Department

5-9 October

43

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

44

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

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the KOBIA (Azerbaijan), in partnership with relevant trade and technology ministries and digital commerce stakeholders from CICA Member States

October

45

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

October

46

8th CICA Youth Council Meeting

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic

October

47

Конференция на тему «Перспективы сотрудничества между странами СВМДА в области охраны культурного наследия» (офлайн)

Азербайджанская Республика,

Государственная служба по охране, развитию и реставрации культурного наследия при Министерстве культуры

October

November

48

Digital Transformation and Innovation Forum for CICA Member States

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

Fourth quarter of 2025

December

49

Special Working Group

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

50

Senior Officials Committee

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

51

Rally of the Volunteer Movement Leaders of CICA Countries (offline)

The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic

December

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 to November (TBC)

54

Ежегодная встреча председательства по анализу реализации мер доверия с участием координаторов, сокоординаторов и Секретариата СВМДА (офлайн в Баку)

Председатель СВМДА - Азербайджанская Республика и Секретариат СВМДА

(ноябрь - декабрь TBC)

Dates to be clarified (second half of the year)

55

Семинар СВМДА по укреплению доверия и наращиванию потенциала в области региональной кибербезопасности для государств-членов СВМДА

(гибридный – офлайн и онлайн)

Народная Республика Бангладеш,

Национальное агентство кибербезопасности, отдел ИКТ

56

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

Second half of 2025