GovWire

Home Secretary Suella Braverman met with Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner in Vienna on 2 November to discuss the importance of partnership and international cooperation in the face of illegal migration, terrorism and transnational crime.

The ministers agreed to work hand-in-hand to ensure public security and signed a joint statement to commit to:

• exploring the principle of safe third country concepts to enhance regional migration management

• engaging in a joint dialogue on illegal migration, including with relevant third countries of origin and transit

• enhancing cooperation in combatting serious and organised crime by strengthening bilateral law enforcement and criminal justice links

• intensifying their cyber security dialogue with a focus on preventing online radicalisation