GLASGOW has been announced as the host city for the next general assembly of the global policing agency Interpol.
The organisation’s annual meeting, bringing together more than 1000 top police officers, government ministers and officials from across the world, will be held in the SEC from November 4 to 7 next year.
Elections for 10 key leadership posts, including the new secretary general, will be held during the summit.
Britain’s delegation will be led by the National Crime Agency (NCA), the UK’s point of contact for global police networks such as Interpol and Europol.
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UK security minister Tom Tugendhat said: “Global challenges call for global solutions.
“Hosting the Interpol general assembly in Glasgow underlines the UK’s role as a global leader when it comes to security and policing, and demonstrates our steadfast commitment to tackle global threats such as organised crime, terrorism and fraud.”
Scotland’s Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the summit would be another on the “impressive list” of major events hosted in Scotland in recent years, following Cop26 in 2021.
She said: “Glasgow has a global reputation for hosting major international events and hosting the Interpol general assembly is yet another opportunity to add to that impressive list.
“The Scottish Government will continue to work closely with partners in the UK Government, law enforcement, local government and Police Scotland – which is already globally recognised for its work keeping the people of Scotland safe – as we welcome delegates from around the world to Glasgow.”
Graeme Biggar, director general of the NCA, said: “We are immensely proud to be the host law enforcement agency for the 2024 general assembly and to lead the UK delegation.
“Crime has no borders, so now more than ever before the UK must work with its partners around the world to ensure criminals have no place to hide so we can keep our citizens safe.”