Joint UK/Austria statement on security, migration and transnational crime

The UK and Austria have signed a joint statement agreeing to closer cooperation on tackling illegal migration and terrorism.

From:

Home Office and The Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP

Joint statement on enhancing cooperation in the field of internal security, migration and transnational crime

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Home Secretary Suella Braverman met with Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner in Vienna on 2 November to discuss the importance of partnership and international cooperation in the face of illegal migration, terrorism and transnational crime. 

The ministers agreed to work hand-in-hand to ensure public security and signed a joint statement to commit to:

• exploring the principle of safe third country concepts to enhance regional migration management

• engaging in a joint dialogue on illegal migration, including with relevant third countries of origin and transit

• enhancing cooperation in combatting serious and organised crime by strengthening bilateral law enforcement and criminal justice links

• intensifying their cyber security dialogue with a focus on preventing online radicalisation