Emerging security threats to be addressed as Interpol summit closes

{Interpol’s 84th General Assembly closed yesterday with delegates endorsing a new road map for the Organization’s future development to better support its 190 member countries in combating transnational crime and terrorism.}

With the Interpol 2020 review of the Organization’s environment, strategy, priorities and activities receiving unanimous backing from delegates, Interpol will now work with member countries to define and develop a clear set of outcomes for strengthening its policing capabilities supported by strong governance mechanisms.

Interpol President Mireille Ballestrazzi requested delegates to keep continued support which is essential to the transformation of resolutions adopted during the General Assembly into concrete action.

“Interpol 2020 provides the fundamental pillar for the evolution of the Organization, and I encourage all member countries to contribute towards this initiative which will help build the Interpol of the future,” said President Ballestrazzi.

Secretary General Jürgen Stock commended to remain effective in addressing current and emerging security threats. He argues that it will be essential to strengthen all areas of the Organization’s activities, both internal and external.

“If Interpol is to remain at the forefront of global policing efforts, it is essential that our systems are robust and responsive to the challenges we will face in the future,” Said Mr. Jürgen.

“Interpol 2020 will provide us with the strategic framework to ensure the Organization remains a strong and respected voice in global security matters,” added Mr. Jürgen.

With the development of strategic partnerships a key element of the Interpol 2020 initiative, the General Assembly endorsed a number of resolutions for closer cooperation with the private sector, including through the I-Checkit initiative for strengthening border management.

Delegates also approved the recommendation for Interpol to share its Baseline project with private entities to empower industry and network administrators to recognize, report and remove child abuse material from their networks.

During the closure of the 84th Interpol summit Rwanda handed over a flag to Indonesia as a symbol that the Asian country will host the next Interpol meet