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WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Department of Homeland security announced a new effort Thursday to raise security standards for air travel by implementing enhanced security measures "both seen and unseen."
These measures include security at last-point-of-departure airports in 105 countries around the world and are being implemented in coordination with the US' international partners, said a statement.
The department also has established a National Vetting Center, which will work with US officials to vet people seeking to enter or stay in the US.
This announcement came after Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen participated in a roundtable discussion with her British counterpart Amber Rudd and top CEOs in aviation security.
"I am grateful for the close collaboration with our UK partners, air cargo, airline and airport leaders in raising the global bar for aviation security," said Nielsen in the statement. "Our enemies continue to target the transportation sector, and we must work together-both government and the private sector-to keep passengers safe."
She continued, "Our roundtable was productive, and it laid the foundations for future engagement to counter emerging threats. I look forward to continuing these conversations with industry leaders and advancing new ideas to protect the traveling public." (end)
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