China and the five Central Asian nations are strengthening public security and law enforcement cooperation through a ministerial mechanism focused on countering common threats, improving coordination and supporting long-term regional stability.
China and the five Central Asian countries have agreed to deepen cooperation on public security, internal affairs and law enforcement, as Beijing seeks to strengthen regional security coordination through a dedicated ministerial mechanism. The discussions were held during a China-Central Asia ministerial conference on public security and internal affairs in Beijing.
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong said China is prepared to work with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to develop the ministerial conference mechanism into a model for broader cooperation between China and Central Asia. He also called for closer coordination to support lasting regional security and stability.
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The meeting brought together senior officials responsible for public security and internal affairs from the five Central Asian states. Their delegations expressed support for implementing the outcomes of the conference and expanding practical cooperation in law enforcement and security. The countries also highlighted the importance of coordinated action to contribute to regional stability and economic development.
The latest conference builds on a ministerial mechanism launched to strengthen dialogue and practical security cooperation between China and Central Asia. At the second ministerial conference held in Astana, Kazakhstan, in May 2026, Wang said the mechanism had already helped advance strategic dialogue and practical cooperation since its establishment. China called for higher-quality law enforcement collaboration and closer implementation of the Global Security Initiative and Global Governance Initiative.
Security cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries covers a broad range of issues, including counterterrorism, combating transnational crime, drug trafficking and other non-traditional security challenges. Cyber security and digital technologies are also becoming increasingly important areas of regional law enforcement coordination.
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The strengthened mechanism comes as China expands its security engagement across Central Asia, a region that has growing strategic importance for trade, infrastructure and connectivity. Beijing has increasingly linked regional security with the stability required for economic development and deeper cross-border cooperation.
The participating countries are expected to continue using the ministerial platform to improve information sharing, coordinate responses to common security threats and enhance law enforcement capabilities. The initiative also provides another institutional channel for China and Central Asian governments to address emerging regional security challenges through regular high-level dialogue and practical cooperation.