Greek public order minister to seek help from US on terrorism, illegal immigration
First entry: 19 October 2014 - 10:03 Athens
Greek public order minister to seek help from US on terrorism, illegal immigration
Greek Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias will seek closer cooperation with the US on fighting terrorism and dealing with irregular immigration when he travels to Washington next Friday for a week of meetings with American officials, a Greek daily reported.
Ministry sources have told Kathimerini that Kikilias hopes to secure Washington’s help in dealing with domestic terrorists and possible jihadists that may pass through Greece with the aim of joining the Islamic State, or ISIS, in Syria and Iraq.
"Our intention is to ask for assistance with regard to technical equipment that would improve our capability in terms of security and communication," said a Public Order Ministry official who wished to remain anonymous.
"The American government recognizes the progress that has been made on security matters over the past few months."
Kikilias is due to hold talks with all of the top security officials in Washington. He is to meet first with Lisa Monaco, President Barack Obama’s adviser on homeland security issues, including counterterrorism.
The Greek minister is also due to meet CIA chief John Brennan, as well as the head of the FBI, James Comey, and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.
"We are working closely with the US, as well as Great Britain and Israel, with regard to the exchange of intelligence," said the ministry source. "Our aim is to strengthen the level of cooperation in this area."
Source: ekathimerini
Greek Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias will seek closer cooperation with the US on fighting terrorism and dealing with irregular immigration when he travels to Washington next Friday for a week of meetings with American officials, a Greek daily reported.
Ministry sources have told Kathimerini that Kikilias hopes to secure Washington’s help in dealing with domestic terrorists and possible jihadists that may pass through Greece with the aim of joining the Islamic State, or ISIS, in Syria and Iraq.
"Our intention is to ask for assistance with regard to technical equipment that would improve our capability in terms of security and communication," said a Public Order Ministry official who wished to remain anonymous.
"The American government recognizes the progress that has been made on security matters over the past few months."
Kikilias is due to hold talks with all of the top security officials in Washington. He is to meet first with Lisa Monaco, President Barack Obama’s adviser on homeland security issues, including counterterrorism.
The Greek minister is also due to meet CIA chief John Brennan, as well as the head of the FBI, James Comey, and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.
"We are working closely with the US, as well as Great Britain and Israel, with regard to the exchange of intelligence," said the ministry source. "Our aim is to strengthen the level of cooperation in this area."
Source: ekathimerini
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