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Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
February 17, 2006


Signing of Agreement on Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement with Bulgaria

The Government of the United States (USG) and the Government of Bulgaria (GOB) have signed an Agreement to jointly support law enforcement projects in Bulgaria. Over four million dollars in US assistance funds are supporting activities in the following areas: strengthening criminal justice sector institutions and combating human trafficking, strengthening GOB cyber crime investigative and prosecutorial capability, enhancing GOB forensics laboratory technical skills and equipment, and strengthening police/prosecutor cooperation.

Combating widespread corruption, transnational crime and organized crime requires a global effort. It also requires that we work together in common purpose. By affirming its support for reforming and restructuring its judicial system and modernization of its criminal justice institutions, Bulgaria has made a significant commitment to its future democratic development and has taken a major step towards securing entry into the EU.

Bulgaria is one of the United States’ closest and most committed Southeast European partners in combating these threats. We congratulate the people of Bulgaria on the progress they have made and the commitment they demonstrated towards achieving our common goal.

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Released on February 17, 2006

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