Uzbekistan expands cooperation in the field of cynology
Uzbekistan signed agreements with the canine services of Korea, Russia, Armenia, and Hungary within the framework of a global forum in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan is stepping up international cooperation in the field of canine services.
In Tashkent, within the framework of the VII Global Canine Forum of the World Customs Organization, representatives of the country's customs authorities held talks with colleagues from Korea, Russia, Armenia, and Hungary.
One of the main topics was further work with the canine service of the customs authorities of the Republic of Korea. Representatives of the Canine Centers of the two countries discussed the development of existing agreements and a potential exchange of professional experience.
The Korean side also showed interest in service dogs trained by the National Canine Center of Uzbekistan. Representatives of the Canine Center of the Korea Customs Service proposed to consider the possibility of purchasing about 10 trained dogs.
Cooperation between the two countries in this area has already yielded practical results. In 2023–2025, the National Canine Center of Uzbekistan exported 12 trained service dogs to the customs service of the Republic of Korea.
A separate memorandum was signed between the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan and the canine department of the Federal Customs Service of Russia. The document defines the main areas of cooperation between the parties at the current stage and in the future.
In addition, the Uzbek side concluded bilateral memorandums of cooperation with the canine services of the customs authorities of Armenia and Hungary.
The documents signed with Armenia and Hungary provide for the development of the activities of canine units, the exchange of best practices and modern approaches, the training of service dogs, and cooperation in the field of professional development of specialists.
The VII Global Canine Forum of the World Customs Organization is taking place in Tashkent from September 7 to 9. Russia is participating in the event for the first time.
Representatives of customs services from more than 50 countries are discussing current challenges in the field of cynology, customs security issues, specialist training, and the instruction and deployment of service dogs.