Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A month-long training course has begun at the National Cynological Center of the State Customs Committee for canine specialists from the Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. The program focuses on the detection of wildlife objects listed under the international CITES convention.

Representatives from the Institute of Zoology of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the international organization Flora and Fauna, the Eco-Resource Center “ECOSCHOOL,” and other relevant organizations attended the opening ceremony of the seminars.

During the training, Kyrgyz canine specialists received service dogs to be used in the educational process.

Additionally, the Institute of Zoology provided the National Cynological Center and course participants with educational materials, including a collection of Central Asian wildlife specimens.

This initiative reflects the ongoing international cooperation of the National Cynological Center, continuing knowledge exchange with foreign partners and the implementation of joint training programs.