Enes Karić, Director of the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina, received the Ambassador of Ireland to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Adrian Farrell, for an introductory visit.
Ambassador Farrell met with Director Karić and his deputies, Đuro Knežević and Goran Amidžić. The discussion focused on the Directorate's work and competencies, its role within Bosnia and Herzegovina's security system, and opportunities to enhance international police cooperation.
Director Karić welcomed Ambassador Farrell and wished him a successful tenure as Ireland's ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Director Karić briefed the Ambassador on the Directorate's legal competencies and its role in the security system of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He particularly highlighted the importance of international police cooperation conducted through channels such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and SELEC, as well as through liaison officers and other forms of international police cooperation.
The meeting also addressed possibilities for enhancing cooperation between the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies of BiH and the relevant institutions of the Republic of Ireland, particularly regarding international police cooperation, the exchange of information and expertise, and professional development and police training.
The participants emphasized the importance of continuously developing international police cooperation to ensure a more effective response to modern security challenges, combat all forms of crime, and strengthen the safety of citizens.
Ambassador Farrell thanked Director Karić for the reception and the presentation on the Directorate's work, highlighting the importance of the professional approach and the role the Directorate plays in Bosnia and Herzegovina's security system. The Ambassador of Ireland emphasized the readiness to further enhance cooperation and exchange experiences in areas of mutual interest, particularly regarding security, international police cooperation, and the strengthening of the rule of law.
It was assessed at the meeting that there is scope for further intensifying cooperation and developing new forms of communication and exchange of experiences between the competent institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Ireland.