The Australian Federal Police (AFP) opened its first office here on Monday, aiming to strengthen the law enforcement relationship between the two countries.
This follows a recent agreement on the reciprocal hosting of law enforcement liaison officers. The successful delivery of a joint police training programme will benefit police in both countries.
Inaugurating the office, AFP Commissioner Tony Negus said it was committed to working with India to combat criminal threats affecting both countries.
“The AFP places a high value and level of respect on the India-Australia law enforcement relationship. In an increasingly globalised world, transnational crime is a growing threat. As regional partners, Australia and India face common threats related to transnational crime, including drugs, human trafficking, terrorism and cyber crime,'' he said.
“Discussions with Indian authorities have been highly productive and we look forward to strengthening the India-Australia law enforcement relationship,'' he added.
