The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Police of the Commonwealth of Australia have enhanced bilateral dialog and professional cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to combat transnational crime and develop police collaboration.
The Memorandum aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation through information sharing, conducting coordinated police operations, as well as through collaboration in capacity building and professional development. Special emphasis is placed on addressing complex forms of transnational crime, including terrorism, illegal drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, transnational economic crime, illegal arms trade, and other priority criminal threats of mutual interest.
The Memorandum is intended to deepen cooperation between the two police services, respecting the national legislations and international obligations of both countries. It represents a significant step towards strengthening institutional ties, effectively addressing complex forms of crime, and ensuring a higher level of security for the citizens of both nations.
The Memorandum builds upon previous forms of cooperation and encourages even more intensive dialog and exchange of experiences between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Police of the Commonwealth of Australia.
