Kosovo, Belgium deepen co-operation in fighting crime, Government Approves Agreement

QKosovo’s veria has adopted the draft bill for ratification of the Agreement with Belgium’s Kingdom for Aid to Inter-Girlisation in Criminal Affairs.

The agreement aims to strengthen co-operation between the two states in providing evidence, developing criminal procedures and fighting cross-border crime.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Donika Grovalla has said the agreement creates a clearer legal framework for co-operation in criminal cases.

She has stressed that through this agreement procedures for sequentification and seizure of property are regulated, as well as the creation of joint investigative groups.

The agreement also envisions common rules for exchanging evidence, conducting investigative and procedural actions, as well as addressing requirements for legal assistance.

According to the announcement, the aim is to increase the efficiency of both countries’ authorities in fighting transnational crime.