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MINSK, 17 January (BelTA) – A working meeting between Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Belarus Konstantin Bychek and Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin took place in Moscow on 16 January, BElTA learned from the Information and Public Relations Department of the Belarusian Investigative Committee.
“The meeting was not only about protocol aspects, but also focused on practical issues related to modernizing joint work and introducing new mechanisms of interagency cooperation,” the committee emphasized. The heads of the agencies discussed a wide range of topics, including effective procedures for the prompt exchange of critical investigative data and concrete steps to optimize cooperation under existing treaties on legal assistance. Special attention was given to harmonizing approaches to investigative actions and procedural measures requiring international coordination.
The parties also discussed the positive practice of forming joint international investigative and operational groups. “Such a format, in the view of the parties, significantly accelerates the exchange of information, the collection of evidence, and improves the quality of preliminary investigations,” the committee noted.
Another item on the agenda was the professional development of investigators. The parties explored opportunities to expand participation in specialized advanced training programs offered at leading academies of the Russian Investigative Committee in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The agency heads stressed that sustained dialogue and regular contacts make it possible to respond quickly to new challenges and ensure a high level of protection of citizens’ rights.
Konstantin Bychek emphasized that in the context of a constantly changing global situation, cooperation between the agencies acquires strategic importance.
“We strive for our joint efforts to create a unified security space where every decision is based on professionalism and mutual support. Today, investigative bodies face tasks that require not only high qualifications but also close coordination. Modern crime is developing rapidly, and only by pooling our resources can we effectively respond to emerging threats. For us, it is important that joint work be truly productive,” he stressed.
Alexander Bastrykin, in turn, expressed confidence in further strengthening the partnership and outlined Russia’s priorities. “We are interested in making cooperation with our Belarusian colleagues more applied. This means creating mechanisms that will allow us to exchange information more quickly and introduce new investigative methods. I am confident that such steps will yield tangible results and strengthen law and order in our countries,” the head of the Russian agency said.
The working meeting demonstrated that cooperation between the investigative bodies is moving beyond traditional formats and acquiring an innovative character, oriented toward long-term results and greater efficiency in the face of a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, the committee concluded.
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