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The event gathered Western Balkan partners and international stakeholders to review findings, exchange perspectives, and set priorities for advancing regional cooperation in addressing serious and organized crime. The main objectives included concluding the annual response mapping report (2020–2023), finalizing the biannual needs mapping report (2024–2026), presenting the analysis and updates of ongoing projects in the IISG Database, and agreeing on the draft work plan for Pillar 2 – WBCSCi

Bar, Montenegro – On 22–23 July 2025, the IISG Secretariat organized the Regional Pillar Support Group Meeting for Pillar 3 – the Western Balkan Border Security initiative (WBBSi). The meeting was convened as part of the second phase of the ACTION, following the completion of the response and needs mapping analysis.

Skopje, North Macedonia – On 24–25 June 2025, the IISG Secretariat organized the Regional Pillar Support Group Meeting for Pillar 1 – the Western Balkans Counter-Terrorism Initiative (WBCTi). The meeting marked an important step in the second phase of the ACTION, following the finalization of the analysis process of the response and needs mapping

The meeting successfully addressed the objectives of enhancing regional cooperation in cybersecurity, presenting and discussing new initiatives, and setting the stage for future collaborative efforts. The IISG Secretariat's role was particularly emphasized, recognizing their expertise and leadership in guiding the development and implementation of the IISG Database. Participants expressed a strong commitment to advancing cybersecurity

On 17th of May 2024, the IISG Secretariat organised the national consultations in Sarajevo to complete Year 3 Response Mapping, initiate the 2nd Needs Mapping Process, and enhance the IISG Database, with the participation of Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, SIPA, OSA, Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Police Administration (Federation of

On 3 May 2024, the IISG Secretariat organised national consultations in Pristina, engaging partners from three pillars: Western Balkan Countering Terrorism initiative (WBCTi), Western Balkan Countering Serious Crime initiative (WBCSCi), and Western Balkan Border Security initiative (WBBSi). The meetings served to finalise the 2023 annual response mapping report and conclude the second needs mapping in

As part of the National Thematic meetings, the IISG Secretariat held a meeting in Podgorica on the 19th of April 2024, focusing on the Western Balkan Countering Serious Crime Initiative (WBCSCi) and the Western Balkan Border Security Initiative (WBBSi). Key objectives of the meeting included the completion of the 2023 annual response mapping report and

Following the 7th IISG Board decision, IISG Secretariat initiated the national thematic meetings with WB Partners to complete the third annual response mapping and initiate the second needs mapping. On 19 April 2024, the national thematic meetings were planned to take place in Montenegro. As part of the governing structure of the IISG, the Secretariat