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TUNIS, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- The Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC) said Thursday it will modernize joint Arab security work by adopting modern technologies, boosting operational cooperation among member states, and expanding coordination with regional and international partners.
In a message marking Arab Police Day on December 18, AIMC's Secretary General Mohammad Al-Kuman called for increased moral and financial support for Arab police and security agencies so they can better serve people and communities and uphold safety and stability, the Council's General Secretariat said in a statement.
The occasion is an annual opportunity to build trust between police and society, he said, underlining that security is not the responsibility of police alone but requires the combined efforts of state institutions and the public.
Citizens play a central role in supporting security efforts and building effective community partnerships to combat crime, he added.
Al-Kuman commended the dedication and sacrifices made by security personnel, noting that their duties can sometimes cost them their lives amid rising violence and criminal activity that harms societies, economies, and communities.
He warned that growing cross-border organized crime - such as terrorism, drug trafficking, arms and human trafficking, illegal immigrants, money laundering, blackmail, and cybercrime - requires constant vigilance and coordinated action.
Prevention also depends on tackling root causes and protecting individuals, especially youth, from being drawn into crime, he explained.
Confronting these threats increases the responsibilities of police and security forces, making further training and advanced equipment essential, he added, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among Arab security agencies and with counterparts in other countries to track and dismantle international criminal networks. (end)
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