The Center and the International Organization for Migration Sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation
The Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation aimed at developing their partnership in disaster risk reduction, strengthening emergency preparedness, and improving humanitarian response mechanisms in Central Asia.
The Memorandum was signed by CESDRR Director Dzhergalbek Ukashev and Serhan Aktoprak, Chief of Mission of IOM in Kazakhstan, with coordination responsibilities for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
The signing of the Memorandum marks an important step towards strengthening the institutional partnership between the two organizations and establishing a framework for further joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the resilience of countries across the region to natural and human-induced hazards.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the exchange of experience and expertise, the development of regional cooperation, the improvement of approaches to emergency preparedness and response, and the strengthening of the capacities of relevant organizations and specialists in disaster risk reduction.
Cooperation between CESDRR and IOM will create additional opportunities to pool expertise and organizational resources, advance joint initiatives, and develop coordinated approaches to addressing pressing humanitarian challenges in Central Asian countries.
CESDRR Director Dzhergalbek Ukashev highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation with the International Organization for Migration and advancing practical collaboration to enhance the safety of the region’s population.
IOM Chief of Mission Serhan Aktoprak emphasized the importance of inter-organizational partnerships and coordinated efforts to address issues related to emergencies, the humanitarian needs of affected populations, and the strengthening of regional resilience.
The signing of the Memorandum reaffirms the mutual commitment of CESDRR and IOM to developing long-term cooperation and combining efforts to strengthen regional collaboration across Central Asia.
