The newly formed state of South Sudan is rapidly building herself in all corners from national to international interests.
In a just concluded 80th General assembly which Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police Emmanuel K Gasana was elected to international police body (INTERPOL)’s executive, South Sudan was accepted into the body.
Two other countries Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s applications were accepted into INTERPOL, the world’s largest police organization adding up to 190 member states.
The assembly took place in the Vietnam’s capital Hanoi for four days with delegates endorsing a series of measures which will give the organization a stronger platform from which it can build partnerships and develop innovative solutions in combating 21st century crimes.
The conference was graced with a number of high profile dignitaries, including INTERPOL President Khoo Boon Hui who said the conference had seen “a deep and broad commitment to the principles of enhancing international police cooperation.”
“At this General Assembly we manifested our collective resolve to confront present and emerging security threats. The various discussions and debates reflect our commitment and our strong desire to make our Organization ready and well placed to face the challenges of 21st century policing” said President Khoo.
Below is the Khoo Boon Hui’s speech
Secretary General Ronald K. Noble told the assembled senior law enforcement officials that innovation was what had made INTERPOL stronger and would maintain its role of global security in the future.
“One of the biggest challenges we face in law enforcement is the sophisticated criminal anonymity on the horizon before us. Our successes in the past have been made possible by our willingness to innovate, and we will continue to identify and meet new challenges by constantly securing, constantly innovating and constantly improving,” said Noble.
“As we move with confidence towards this innovative future, it is vital that we do so from a firm base, and the decisions taken during this General Assembly have reinforced our already strong foundations,” Noble added.
Highlighting the benefit of partnerships with both the public and private sectors, the General Assembly also supported cooperation agreements between INTERPOL and three other organizations: the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore, the Southern African Development Community and the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre.
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