// SOLIDARITY THROUGH SECURITY
Strengthening multilateral law enforcement to confront global threats
“The global law enforcement community holds a collective responsibility to bridge gaps in multilateral cooperation Valdecy Urquiza, secretary general, Interpol T he world is facing multiple acute global challenges affecting peace and security – including widening geopolitical rifts and the erosion of trust, armed conflicts, the climate emergency and lingering economic uncertainties. The challenge for law enforcement is significant, not only for continued cooperation and information sharing, but also in the face of criminal networks continuously adapting to benefit from insecurity, while exploiting vulnerable people, communities and resources. The global law enforcement community is at the forefront of this reality, as transnational organised crime groups exploit the gaps in multilateral cooperation. These groups are diversifying their activities across a
As advanced technologies reshape the global trade landscape, data integrity, systems interoperability and responsible innovation can help ensure customs retains its role as a key steward of international trade
in order to safeguard communities from the devastating impacts of transregional crimes”
136 // G20 SOUTH AFRICA: THE JOHANNESBURG SUMMIT 2025
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