The European Police Office (Europol) on Tuesday signed an agreement with Georgia to expand cooperation in combating organized crime and terrorism.

Georgia's minister of internal affairs Giorgi Mghebrishvili, and Europol's director Rob Wainwright participated in the signing ceremony in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, according to Europol's statement.

The agreement allows for the exchange of information, including personal data of suspected criminals, and the joint planning of operational activities.

The agreement has been approved by the Council of the European Union and backed by the European Parliament. It will enter into force after ratification by Georgia.

Source: Xinhua