Justice Ministry pushes global cooperation to fight Cross-Border Crime
2/18/2026 1:59:00 PM
The Ministry of Justice on Wednesday held a conference titled "Justice Without Borders: Enhancing Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime" at Beit El-Mohami, in the presence of Justice Minister Adel Nassar, Bar Association President Imad Martinos, Eurojust President Michael Schmid, representatives of the European Union, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation Judge Mirna Kallas, and senior judges and lawyers.
The conference focused on mechanisms and challenges of international judicial cooperation in addressing organized and cross-border crime.
Judge Joseph Tamer underlined how technological developments and cyber space have reshaped concepts of sovereignty and crime, making international cooperation a necessity rather than an option.
In turn, Minister Nassar stressed that Lebanon is restoring its position as a state governed by law, highlighting the importance of judicial independence and exclusive state authority. He described the Eurojust agreement as a key step toward strengthening joint investigations and upholding fundamental principles, including data protection and human rights.
Moreover, Martinos warned that transnational crime undermines political, judicial, and economic systems, calling for structured coordination and sustained institutional dialogue. Judge Kallas emphasized that international judicial cooperation is essential for combating money laundering and terrorism financing, noting Lebanon’s efforts to meet global standards.
For his part, Schmid praised Lebanon’s engagement and urged closer operational cooperation to confront organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and financial crimes.
The conference focused on mechanisms and challenges of international judicial cooperation in addressing organized and cross-border crime.
Judge Joseph Tamer underlined how technological developments and cyber space have reshaped concepts of sovereignty and crime, making international cooperation a necessity rather than an option.
In turn, Minister Nassar stressed that Lebanon is restoring its position as a state governed by law, highlighting the importance of judicial independence and exclusive state authority. He described the Eurojust agreement as a key step toward strengthening joint investigations and upholding fundamental principles, including data protection and human rights.
Moreover, Martinos warned that transnational crime undermines political, judicial, and economic systems, calling for structured coordination and sustained institutional dialogue. Judge Kallas emphasized that international judicial cooperation is essential for combating money laundering and terrorism financing, noting Lebanon’s efforts to meet global standards.
For his part, Schmid praised Lebanon’s engagement and urged closer operational cooperation to confront organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and financial crimes.