UAE to lead INTERPOL Committee on Governance
The United Arab Emirates has been elected to chair INTERPOL's newly formed Committee on Governance.
Representing the UAE, the Ministry of Interior secured the top position following a vote held at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, France.
Lieutenant Colonel Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi, Director General of the International Affairs Office at the Ministry, won with a commanding 67 per cent of the vote from member state representatives.
The Committee on Governance plays a crucial role in strengthening the oversight and effectiveness of INTERPOL, advising on key issues related to the organisation's structure, statutes and strategic goals.
It was officially established as a standing committee during INTERPOL's 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow last year, evolving from what was formerly the Working Group on Governance.
This marks the first time a country has been appointed to lead the permanent committee, and the UAE's election highlights its growing influence on the global security stage and its commitment to international cooperation.
The UAE will now guide the committee for the next two years, driving governance reforms, fostering collaboration among member states, and present reports to INTERPOL's General Assembly and Executive Committee.
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