Joint Statement by the European Commission and DHS on Aviation Security Cooperation

[The Patriot]

Joint Statement by the European Commission and DHS on Aviation Security Cooperation

05-17-2017 11:31 AM

Release Date:
May 17, 2017


For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

BRUSSELS – Today, European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos, and European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc, hosted a delegation from the United States in Brussels, led by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke, to discuss issues related to aviation security and safety.

At the meeting, both sides exchanged information on the serious evolving threats to aviation security and approaches to confronting such threats. Participants provided insight into existing aviation security standards and detection capabilities as well as recent security enhancements on both sides of the Atlantic related to large electronic devices placed in checked baggage.

The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to continue working closely together on aviation security generally, including meeting next week in Washington D.C. to further assess shared risks and solutions for protecting airline passengers, whilst ensuring the smooth functioning of global air travel.*

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Topics:
Air


Keywords:
deputy secretary,
aviation security,
europe




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