Saudi Arabia Hosts New INTERPOL Regional Bureau for MENA Region
The idea for a Regional Bureau was initially proposed during the 2016 INTERPOL Chiefs of Police Meeting for the MENA region. The proposal gained momentum with formal endorsement from INTERPOL's General Assembly during its meeting in Santiago, Chile, in 2019. The final approval for the Host Country Agreement came from INTERPOL's Executive Committee in May 2024.
The Host Country Agreement incorporates several essential principles to ensure the Bureau's successful operation, including financial, administrative, security, and logistical arrangements. The next phase will involve finalizing these aspects as the Regional Bureau gears up to open its doors shortly.
The creation of the MENA Regional Bureau marks a significant milestone in global efforts to combat transnational crime and strengthen international security cooperation. With Saudi Arabia's strategic location and commitment to regional stability, the Bureau is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing these goals within the MENA region and beyond.
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