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Europol, Ukraine sign agreement to tackle cross-border crime

Xinhua, December 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov and Europol Director Rob Wainwright on Wednesday signed an operational and strategic agreement to expand cooperation to combat cross-border criminal activities.

"Aware of the urgent problems arising from international organised crime, especially terrorism, and other serious crimes, the agreement allows for the exchange of information, including personal data of suspected criminals, and the joint planning of operational activities," announced the Hague-based Europol.

"After entry into force of the agreement, this new level of cooperation will be important for tackling priority crime areas affecting both the European Union and Ukraine," said Wainwright.

The text of the cooperation agreement between Europol and Ukraine was approved by the Council of the European Union and backed by the European Parliament, and was signed at the 18th EU-Ukraine summit. Endit