In its decision 3/2, entitled "Implementation of the provisions on international cooperation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime", the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime decided that an open-ended working group on international cooperation would be a constant element of the Conference.
Furthermore, in its resolution 8/1, entitled “Enhancing the effectiveness of central authorities in international cooperation in criminal matters to counter transnational organized crime”, the Conference encouraged States parties to facilitate the active participation of central authorities in the relevant meetings of the Conference and its working groups, particularly the Working Group on International Cooperation, to share good practices and lessons learned with respect to international cooperation and to strengthen relationships among government experts, especially practitioners.
Also in its resolution 9/3, entitled “Implementation of the provisions on international cooperation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime”, the Conference of the Parties endorsed relevant recommendations of the Working Group, requesting States parties to continue their efforts to facilitate the active participation of central authorities and law enforcement in the relevant meetings of the Conference and its working groups, in particular the Working Group on International Cooperation.
The eleventh session of the Working Group on International Cooperation will be held on 7 and 8 July 2020 in Vienna, Austria.
Please refer to the updated information note for participants and Interprefy guidance below
Information note for participants (English only)
Participants Guide to Interprety meetings (Speaking and listening function)
Participants Guide to Interprety meetings (Listening function)
Proposed organization of work in view of COVID-19 restrictions and virtual / hybrid meeting format
UN Code of Conduct to prevent harassment, including sexual harassment, at UN system events
Annotated provisional agenda
List of Participants
The use and role of joint investigative bodies in combating transnational organized crime. Background paper prepared by the Secretariat
International cooperation involving special investigative techniques. Background paper prepared by the Secretariat
Report on the meeting of the Working Group on International Cooperation held in Vienna on 7 and 8 July 2020
Statements reproduced as received
Argentina (item 2) - Brazil - Chile - Ecuador (1 - 2) - Honduras - Indonesia (1 and 2) - Jordan - Kyrgyzstan - Mexico - Paraguay (1 - 2) - Switzerland - United Kingdom
