Brussels:Jordan is actively participating in a regional dialogue on internal security, hosted in Brussels, Belgium, involving the European Union and its southern neighbours. The dialogue aims to enhance security cooperation, coordination, and address shared challenges among participating Arab countries, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
According to Jordan News Agency, Judge Walid Kanakrieh, Secretary-General for Judicial Affairs at the Ministry of Justice and head of the Jordanian delegation, emphasized Jordan's comprehensive national approach to combating organized crime and enhancing regional security. This approach underscores the Kingdom's commitment to international partnerships in tackling common security issues, such as transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Kanakrieh highlighted that Jordan has implemented an integrated strategy over recent years, focusing on strengthening its legislative framework and modernizing security and judicial response mechanisms. This strategy aims to balance law enforcement with the protection of human rights, reinforcing the rule of law and promoting justice. He urged for regional and international efforts to be pooled to combat criminal networks and disrupt their funding sources.
The dialogue is organized within the framework of the Council of the European Union's Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security (COSI). It seeks to fortify the partnership between the EU and its southern neighbours, developing effective mechanisms for cooperation and coordination to address cross-border security threats, thereby contributing to greater security and stability across the Mediterranean region.