Abu dhabi: The Federal Public Prosecution today launched the third phase of the regional training programme aimed at developing investigation capabilities in crimes related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials (CBRN), under the patronage of Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, as part of a strategic partnership with the European Union.
According to Emirates News Agency, the opening session was attended by Lucy Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of honour, at the invitation of the Regional Secretariat of the CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence. Berger expressed the EU's interest in leveraging its cooperation with the UAE to build a broader regional collaboration.
In an interview with WAM, Berger highlighted the EU's "very great cooperation" with the UAE in CBRN crimes. She emphasized the potential for expanding this cooperation beyond the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to all Arab states. At the CBRN Prosecutors Training event in Abu Dhabi, titled 'Building a Case for the Prosecution of CBRN Crimes,' the EU Ambassador delivered the opening speech, focusing on the importance of developing specialized judicial capacities and enhancing international cooperation.
Berger also mentioned the value of sharing best practices between the EU and the UAE, noting that the EU, with its 27 member states, has considerable experience in cooperation. She acknowledged that the EU also learns from the UAE's approach to prosecuting CBRN cases. The ambassador praised the collaborative efforts with the Gulf States, as participants from other GCC member states attended the training, and expressed hope for growing this cooperation.
Discussing the challenges of CBRN-related crimes, Berger pointed out the evolving nature of the field, with new technologies being implicated. She stressed the need for continuous collaboration and capacity-building to effectively handle such crimes. Berger concluded by stating the EU's focus on security and the search for partners to work on security-related measures.
Source: Emirates News Agency
