Antiterrorism Declaration
of the
SECI REGIONAL CENTER FOR COMBATING
THE TRANSBORDER CRIME
13-14 SEPTEMBER 2001, BUCHAREST
BUCHAREST DECLARATION
ON THE SUPPRESION OF TERRORISM
And
RESOLUTION
On ASSISTANCE TO THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS
RELATED TO THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Aware of the growing concern caused by the increase in acts of terrorism;
Aiming to take effective measures to ensure the sovereignty and national security of our countries;
Wishing to take effective measures to ensure that the organizers, perpetrators and supporters of terrorist acts do not escape prosecution and punishment;
Taking into account the measures for mutual assistance in the framework of the SECI Agreement on cooperation to prevent and combat the trans border crime related to the exchange of information and international criminal procedure;
And in consideration of the relevant International and National legislation;
Declares the following:
1. To encourage the exchange of information among and between the SECI Center members relating to the criminal organizations closely tied with terrorism, including information regarding financial resources and support of these criminal groups;
2. To encourage the exchange among and between SECI Center members, and appropriate law enforcement agencies globally, information relating to criminal organizations, including but not limited to information concerning the movement, preparation and support of terrorist acts;
3. Consistent with the domestic legislation of each member, the SECI Center supports the harmonization of national legislation regarding criminal procedures, investigation, prosecution, seizure and forfeiture of assets, extradition and mutual legal assistance in order to effectively address international terrorist activity;
4. Maintain the analyses and selection of information from known criminals and criminal organizations for their participation with or eventual involvement in terrorist activities;
5. Upgrade the exchange of best practices and expertise in this field of the SECI Center members and relevant International organizations;
6. Confirmation of the commitment and willingness of the SECI Center members to suppression criminal organizations involved in terrorist acts committed against any State or its citizens.
on
ASSISTANCE to the INVESTIGATION PROCESS
RELATED to THE TERRORIST ATTACK in the UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
The Southeast East Cooperative Initiative (SECI) Center for combating trans border crime expresses its great dismay for the terrorist attacks against the people of the United States of America that took place on the 11th of September 2001;
FULLY AWARE that the threat of terrorism is fueled by criminal organizations and,
FURTHER, that this criminal phenomenon respects no natural or legal borders;
IT IS RESOLVED that the SECI Center will assist in the investigation of terrorist activity through the exchange of information and intelligence from and throughout the region;
AND FURTHER states that this resolution is offered in support of the United States of America.
