Greece and China sign police collaboration agreement

Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis and China's Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong signed a police cooperation agreement Tuesday in Athens, strengthening ties between the two countries on key security issues.

According to a ministry statement, the agreement focuses on combating organized and financial crimes, drug trafficking and managing illegal migration. It also includes provisions for information sharing, technical expertise and officer training to enhance operational capabilities.

Chryssochoidis proposed forming a coordinating committee to prioritize actions against organized crime, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both countries' police services.

The meeting at the Greek ministry was attended by senior officials from China's Public Security Ministry, China's ambassador to Greece, the head of the Hellenic Police,...