The Gabonese government reaffirmed its commitment to international police cooperation during the Fifth Session of the Chiefs of Police of the United Nations (UNCOPS), held on July 8 and 9 in New York.

Gabonese Minister of the Interior, Security and Decentralization Adrien Nguema Mba emphasized the need for real-time information sharing and joint data collection to effectively address transnational threats such as organized crime, terrorism, and criminal networks.

Gabon Focused on Security Built on Cooperation

During the session, Nguema Mba highlighted Gabon’s existing cooperation agreements with regional and international organizations to combat crime. The country is a member of the Central African Police Cooperation Committee (CCPAC) since 1997 and participates in the Economic Community of Central African States’ police cooperation mechanisms as well as the Interpol I-24/7 secure communication system.

The session also marked the beginning of the evolution of the United Nations Police (UNPOL), with Gabon advocating for a more agile and specialized police support model that is genuinely owned by the nation. For Gabonese authorities, global security relies on strengthened partnerships, better information exchange, and operational cooperation capable of addressing 21st-century security challenges.