OSCE supports International Training Board Meeting at Fort Lee to strengthen regional security and training partnerships

From 8 to 12 December 2025, the 4th International Training Board (ITB) Co-ordination Meeting was successfully held at the Fort Lee military installations (formerly Fort Gregg-Adams) in Virginia, United States. This high-level event marked a significant milestone in advancing international security co-operation and strategic training alignment between global allies and regional partners. 

The event brought together key representatives from U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), the Belgian Military, and the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison University (CISR-JMU). They were joined by 16 delegates (14 men, 2 women) from the OSCE and representatives from five Central Asian partner countries. The delegation worked closely with international training partners to align strategic training objectives and reinforce long-standing partnerships. Additional expertise was provided by representatives from the U.S. State Partnership Program (SPP) active in the Central Asian region. 

By utilizing the advanced facilities at Fort Lee, the meeting facilitated practical exchanges and the validation of complex training plans. These sessions ensured that the specific national priorities of the Central Asian region are seamlessly integrated into the 2026 training framework. This co-ordination is essential for maintaining a synchronized response to evolving security challenges and to promoting long-term regional stability.

The success of the 4th ITB meeting highlights a shared commitment to humanitarian mine action and the mitigation of explosive hazards. Through co-ordinated planning and technical collaboration, participating States and academic partners are strengthening demining capabilities and professional standards. This joint effort lays a solid foundation for continued technical exchange and the further professionalization of humanitarian mine action across Central Asia.