Prime Minister Theresa May today announces a package of measures to help the Western Balkans prosper by improving the collective security and economic stability of the region. The Prime Minister will welcome the six Western Balkan leaders to London today, alongside other European figures such as German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, […]
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A joint declaration signed in London on 9 July by the 6 Ministers of Interior and Security of the Western Balkans, committing to sharing law enforcement and counter-terrorism information in a “legal, timely, proactive, secure, high-quality, efficient and effective” manner. Source: UK & Macedonia
Policy paper: Joint Declaration on the Principles of Information-Exchange in ...
A terms of reference for the Steering Group mandated to monitor the implementation of security commitments, in particular the Joint Declaration on the Principles of Information-Exchange in the Field of Law Enforcement. Source: UK & Macedonia
Policy paper: Berlin Process Security Commitments Steering Group Terms of ...
Interior and security ministers discussed how to enhance cooperation particularly in the areas of sharing criminal and terrorism-related information, Small Arms and Light Weapons control, and human trafficking, modern slavery and illegal migration. They also discussed the relationship between corruption and security. Source: UK & Macedonia
Policy paper: Declaration by the Chair of the Interior and ...
Trade Minister Baroness Fairhead will today (Monday, 9 July 2018) announce the expansion of the Global-trade Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) across the Western Balkans, as part of plans to build a long-term partnership with the region. More than 20 entrepreneurs from Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania are set to […]
News story: Global entrepreneur scheme set to boost trade with ...
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will today (9 July) announce that the UK will commit £10 million to help build digital skills and employment prospects for young people in the Western Balkans. The Foreign Secretary will make the announcement at the first day of the Western Balkans Summit, joined by European […]
Press release: Foreign Secretary to announce £10 million commitment to ...
The UK and Austria co-hosted the Western Balkans Economy Ministers Meeting of the Berlin Process in Vienna on 4 July 2018. The Berlin Process aims to boost regional co-operation among the Western Balkan countries and their European integration. The meeting took place at the start of the Austrian Presidency of […]
Policy paper: Western Balkans Economy Ministers Meeting, 4 July 2018: ...
The Western Balkans Summit began today with a meeting of Economy Ministers in Vienna. Held at the British Ambassador to Austria’s Residence and chaired by Foreign & Commonwealth Office Permanent Under Secretary Sir Simon McDonald and Austrian Minister of Economy Margarete Schramböck, the meeting brought together Ministers and representatives from […]
Press release: Western Balkans Summit begins with the Economy Ministers ...
A well functioning government communications service that has, at its heart, transparency, professionalism and accountability, is a cornerstone of a healthy and stable society. The more we invest in quality transparency and effective communication, the more it would provide return on investment for us. These were the central messages at […]
World news story: Communication as the force of transparency in ...
Thank you, Prime Minister, thank you for the warm welcome. I’m delighted to be here in Skopje as we mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Macedonia and the UK. I’m proud to be the first British Prime Minister in almost 20 years to visit this beautiful country. As […]