Summary: May 13, 2003: Greek justice minister speaks on broader global cooperation against people trafficking (Vienna)
Greek Justice Minister Philippos Petsalnikos, whose country currently holds the European Union presidency, on Monday in Vienna stressed to participants of the 12th United Nations Conference meeting on crime prevention and criminal justice that measures for the protection of freedom and liberty could only be developed through international coordination and efforts, a Greek justice ministry press announcement said on Tuesday.
The Greek minister, who represented the EU at the conference, in his address focused on progress within the Union against illicit people trafficking and exploitation, which he called a ''phenomenon with grave consequences'', the announcement said.
Moreover, Petsalnikos placed special emphasis on a Greek EU presidency proposal for adopting a draft decision-framework for prevention and control of illicit trading in human organs and tissues.
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