The first meeting of the "Shanghai Plus" security experts was held in Samarkand in the presence of over 180 representatives from 24 countries and international organizations. Warning against the "dangers of the misuse of artificial intelligence and digital platforms by terrorist groups", the participants emphasized the development of joint strategies to deal with security threats in the age of technology. The President of Uzbekistan, Shaukat Mirziyoyev, emphasized in a message to the participants of this meeting the importance of information security, protection of critical infrastructures and strengthening the resilience of countries in the face of new forms of threats.