U.S. Department
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U.S./Croatia DOJ/DHS Signing
Photo of the two agreements on preventing and combating serious crime await signature in folders. Each folder is embossed with the seal of the signerâs country. The 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.
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Representatives from both the United States and Croatia discuss the agreement. This accord provides for the sharing of law enforcement information regarding criminals and terrorists while ensuring the privacy of citizenry.
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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