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always been interested in establishing partnerships and NAUSS is one of the leading Arab universities renowned for
cooperation programs between its universities and security its competence and expertise in the field of research and
and judicial institutions, and NAUSS to enhance human and training in justice, particularly in criminal justice. The
technical capabilities in the fields of security and justice. establishment of the Regional Expertise Center Combating
This is achieved through modern scientific approaches that Drugs and Crime in partnership with UNODC, and the Arab
respond to the challenges faced by our country and other Center for Technical Cooperation in Migration and Border
Arab countries in combating terrorism and transnational Management in cooperation with IOM is evidence of NAUSS
organized crime, especially those that rely on technological commitment to advancing research. It also reflects the trust
and informational advancements (such as cybercrime, money and status NAUSS holds among international organizations
laundering, and financing of terrorism). involved in crime prevention.
Hosting the First Scientific Forum for the Deans of Judicial The establishment of these two research centers will
Institutes, Police and Law Colleges in the Arab Countries contribute to enhancing NAUSS role within international
in the city of Tangier in May of last year, as part of the and Arab efforts to combat crime and terrorism. This will
partnership between the Moroccan Ministry of Justice and be carried out through the implementation of Arab security
NAUSS, affirms our country›s interest in this partnership strategies, as well as phased plans of the Arab Strategy for
with NAUSS and the pioneering role it plays in training and Combating Terrorism approved by the Arab Interior Ministers
developing professionals and experts in the area of security Council. Both centers will provide specialized academic,
and law enforcement. training, and research programs in this field.
This year, the Supreme Council of NAUSS approved the Hence, we aspire to strengthen cooperation between the
establishment of two centers, the Regional Expertise Center Moroccan Ministry of Justice and Naif Arab University for
for Combating Drugs and Crime in partnership with the Security Sciences, and we seek to actively contribute to the
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and activities carried out by NAUSS and its newly established
the Arab Center for Technical Cooperation in Migration and centers, in a way that serves the interests of the Arab justice
Border Management in cooperation with the International system.
Organization for Migration. How do you view this initiative
and what can it offer to support efforts in combating
transnational organized crime and terrorism, and how can
the Arab justice system benefit from it?
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