Baku: The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been granted representation with observer status in the American Police Forces Union (AMERIPOL) as part of the 5th Extraordinary Summit of the organization’s Board of Directors, the Ministry’s Press Service told APA.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the observer status holds significant importance for the Ministry of Internal Affairs by enhancing cooperation with AMERIPOL member states’ law enforcement agencies. It facilitates mutual exchange of information and best practices within the framework of international police cooperation, and it also increases opportunities to participate in the organization’s relevant events.
Moreover, the observer status aims to further develop international collaboration in addressing transnational organized crime, illicit drug trafficking, cybercrime, extremism, human trafficking, and other modern threats.