Jordan, EU Sign Security Pact to Boost Cooperation Against Crime and Terrorism
The agreement between Jordan's Public Security Directorate and Europol aims to enhance joint efforts in combating organized crime and terrorism.
Jordan and the European Union have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering efforts to combat organized crime and terrorism across borders.
The working arrangements, signed on Thursday between Jordan’s Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), establish a legal framework to support joint action in fighting serious and organized crime, as well as terrorism.
The agreement enables both parties to coordinate on various issues including migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons smuggling.
Jordan and the EU will share specialized expertise, overall situation reports, and the results of strategic analyses.
The cooperation extends to participating in joint training initiatives and providing advice and support in individual criminal investigations.
To streamline collaboration, the PSD will appoint a national contact point responsible for liaising with Europol and coordinating efforts between Jordanian agencies and their European counterparts.
Additionally, the arrangements allow for the potential appointment of a Europol liaison officer to be stationed in Jordan, joining a global network of law enforcement representatives from over 50 countries.
The EU and Jordan anticipate that this agreement will significantly strengthen their cooperation in addressing pressing regional and international security challenges.
Catherine De Bolle, executive director of Europol, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating it represents a pivotal step in joint efforts to address security threats affecting both the EU and Jordan.
The agreement embodies mutual trust and understanding in law enforcement matters, paving the way for closer cooperation to achieve security within the EU and across the Middle East.
The working arrangements, signed on Thursday between Jordan’s Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), establish a legal framework to support joint action in fighting serious and organized crime, as well as terrorism.
The agreement enables both parties to coordinate on various issues including migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons smuggling.
Jordan and the EU will share specialized expertise, overall situation reports, and the results of strategic analyses.
The cooperation extends to participating in joint training initiatives and providing advice and support in individual criminal investigations.
To streamline collaboration, the PSD will appoint a national contact point responsible for liaising with Europol and coordinating efforts between Jordanian agencies and their European counterparts.
Additionally, the arrangements allow for the potential appointment of a Europol liaison officer to be stationed in Jordan, joining a global network of law enforcement representatives from over 50 countries.
The EU and Jordan anticipate that this agreement will significantly strengthen their cooperation in addressing pressing regional and international security challenges.
Catherine De Bolle, executive director of Europol, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating it represents a pivotal step in joint efforts to address security threats affecting both the EU and Jordan.
The agreement embodies mutual trust and understanding in law enforcement matters, paving the way for closer cooperation to achieve security within the EU and across the Middle East.
