Interpol’s newly elected President, Lucas Philippe, expressed his commitment to enhancing security cooperation with Morocco on Thursday. Philippe’s statement followed his election at the Interpol General Assembly in Marrakech.
“Collaboration with Morocco is not something to invent; it is something to deepen even more,” Philippe told the press. He aims to bolster the existing partnership.
Interpol’s Commitment to Moroccan Security
The new Interpol president seeks to give greater momentum to cooperation with Morocco. He emphasized Interpol’s dedication to a pragmatic and achievable security plan.
Philippe succeeds Ahmed Naser al Raisi of the UAE, who held the position since November 2021. He won with 84 votes, representing 51.2% of the ballots cast during the General Assembly.
Lucas’ duties include chairing meetings of the Executive Committees of the agency. These committees oversee the implementation of decisions made by the General Assembly.
Executive Committee Elections
Interpol also elected new members to its executive committee. These include the Vice-President for Asia, and Delegates for Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The executive committee provides strategic guidance and oversees the General Assembly’s decisions. They ensure these actions align with the organization’s priorities.
New members include Vice President for Asia, Wang Yong of China, and Delegate for Africa, Issam Fetoui of Tunisia. Mohamed Ibrahim Amin of Kenya was also appointed Delegate for Africa.
Kazumi Ogasawara of Japan is Delegate for Asia, while Stefano Carvelli of Italy is Delegate for Europe.
Interpol’s Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza stressed the importance of stronger governance at the General Assembly. He noted the need to address increasingly complex transnational crime.
“I look forward to working with the new – and continuing – members of the Executive Committee so that together we can listen and respond to the needs of our member countries as they confront current and emerging threats,” Urquiza said.
The Committee comprises 13 members. These include the president, three vice-presidents, and nine delegates.
