Operational Group for Combating Terrorism Formed

(Patria) - The Agreement on Mutual Assistance and Operational Cooperation in Combating Terrorism has entered into force, which enhances cooperation and coordination of activities in combating terrorism, especially timely exchange of information, establishment, composition, competencies, working methods and financing of working bodies and implementation of joint activities, as well as other issues aimed at improving the fight against terrorism and creating a safer environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Particularly significant is the formation of the Operational Group for Combating Terrorism, as a permanent body of the signatory parties, headquartered at the State Investigation and Protection Agency.

The signatory parties to this significant agreement are: the State Investigation and Protection Agency, the Intelligence-Security Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Police Administration, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska, the Brčko District Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Service for Affairs with Foreigners.