UAE takes part in Vienna conference

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, took part in the reconvened 33rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna.

The session also highlighted the UAE’s upcoming role as host of the 15th United Nations Crime Congress, scheduled for 2026.

In its address, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to regional and international cooperation in promoting peace, security, and justice. Key priorities outlined included combating the illicit drug trade, money laundering, and terrorist financing, protecting children from online sexual exploitation, and addressing environmental crimes impacting the climate.

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