02:22Russia: Kolokoltsev and Austria's Sobotka sign deal on fight against terrorism
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and his Austrian counterpart Wolfgang Sobotka signed a 2017-2019 protocol for the development of cooperation between the two countries aimed at strengthening their fight against international terrorism, during a meeting in Moscow, Monday.
The meeting was reportedly devoted to the fight against terrorism and the migration crisis in Europe. Representatives of the police and special services also attended the talks.
During the meeting, Kolokoltsev stressed that "today the cooperation between our federal agencies is developing in the format of the Russian-Austrian working group, [which has been set up to facilitate] interaction [between the two countries] in the fight against organised crime."
The Russian interior minister added that "the fact that representatives of the Prosecutor's Office participated in the meeting of this working group underscores that everything is being done to strengthen this cooperation."
In turn, Sobotka stressed that "we are facing great challenges" and that "Russia is our essential partner." He noted, "Russia's participation is absolutely necessary. It is imperative to ensure security in Europe. Whether we talk about international crime, terrorism, drug trafficking or weapons, these issues cannot be solved without Russia."
On February 11, 2016, a programme was adopted aimed at the implementation of 26 joint projects worth a total of €4 billion ($4.4 billion) between Russia and Austria.
02:22Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and his Austrian counterpart Wolfgang Sobotka signed a 2017-2019 protocol for the development of cooperation between the two countries aimed at strengthening their fight against international terrorism, during a meeting in Moscow, Monday.
The meeting was reportedly devoted to the fight against terrorism and the migration crisis in Europe. Representatives of the police and special services also attended the talks.
During the meeting, Kolokoltsev stressed that "today the cooperation between our federal agencies is developing in the format of the Russian-Austrian working group, [which has been set up to facilitate] interaction [between the two countries] in the fight against organised crime."
The Russian interior minister added that "the fact that representatives of the Prosecutor's Office participated in the meeting of this working group underscores that everything is being done to strengthen this cooperation."
In turn, Sobotka stressed that "we are facing great challenges" and that "Russia is our essential partner." He noted, "Russia's participation is absolutely necessary. It is imperative to ensure security in Europe. Whether we talk about international crime, terrorism, drug trafficking or weapons, these issues cannot be solved without Russia."
On February 11, 2016, a programme was adopted aimed at the implementation of 26 joint projects worth a total of €4 billion ($4.4 billion) between Russia and Austria.