United States/Croatia Department of Justice/Department of Homeland Security Signing
February 16, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, on behalf of the United States, and Interior Minister Tomislav Karamarko, of Croatia, signed an Agreement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime. The agreement reflects, and further advances, the close collaboration between U.S. and Croatian law enforcement and border security personnel in fighting terrorism and transnational crime.
Press Release: Joint U.S.-Croatia Statement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime Agreement
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Photo of the two agreements on preventing and combating serious crime await signature in folders. Each folder is embossed with the seal of the signer’s country.Photo credit: Amy MathersThe U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Republic of Croatia Ministry of Interior released the following statement:
“This agreement reflects, and further advances, the close collaboration between U.S. and Croatian law enforcement and border security personnel in fighting terrorism and transnational crime. It also provides an opportunity for overall security cooperation between the United States and Croatia as well as avenues in which to explore the possible further strengthening of such cooperation.
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The agreement was signed on behalf of the United States by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder. On behalf of Croatia, Interior Minister Tomislav Karamarko signed the agreement.Photo credit: Amy Mathers -
Representatives from both the United States and Croatia discuss the agreement.
Photo credit: Amy MathersThis accord provides for the sharing of law enforcement information regarding criminals and terrorists while ensuring the privacy of citizenry.
