Greg Hinds, Director of Counter-Terrorism in Interpol, highlighted Morocco’s “powerful” counter-terrorism strategy on Tuesday, October 25th, praising the strong cooperation between Interpol and the Kingdom’s security interests, according to MAP.
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He added that Morocco “plays a key role in the region”, reiterating Interpol’s commitment to continue its cooperation with Morocco.
About the International Conference on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats, Hinds noted that the Conference aims to exchange essential issues related to the promotion of chemical security.
The Director of Counter-Terrorism in Interpol also declared that “we were fortunate to bring together more than 230 participants from 73 countries to discuss ways to address the growing threat of chemical terrorism and explosive attacks that weigh heavily on global peace and security.”
The Conference examines the evolution of such threats and proposes concrete solutions for better detection, prevention, and prevention of the acquisition or use of chemicals and explosives for criminal purposes, he stated.
The international debate is organized by Interpol, the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in partnership with the General Directorate of National Security, the G7-led Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.
Representatives of law enforcement, representatives of governments, international and regional organizations, universities, the scientific community, and the industrial sector will also participate in the Conference. They will exchange experiences and best practices for improving the security and safety of chemicals used for criminal purposes throughout their life cycle.
The panel discussions and presentations highlight global challenges and problems and allow participants to share their experiences, as well as to develop approaches in the field of chemical security at the national, regional, and international levels.