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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Praveen Sood Thursday met a top Brazilian police official who is a candidate for the post of Interpol Secretary-General.
During the meeting at the CBI office in New Delhi, Valdecy Urquiza, Brazilian Federal Police’s Director of International Cooperation, and Sood agreed to enhance collaborative initiatives to deepen cooperation.
Urquiza is one of the four candidates for the post of Interpol Secretary-General. The announcement will be made at the 92nd General Assembly in November.
Stephen Kavanagh from the UK, Mubita Nawa from Zambia and Faisal Shahkar from Pakistan are the other contenders, according to the Interpol website. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in combating crime, sharing criminal intelligence, sharing best practices, providing mutual legal assistance and improving cooperation via Interpol channels. The Brazilian delegation also visited the Global Operations Centre of the CBI,” a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.
Speaking with senior CBI officers, Urquiza thanked the central agency for its collaborative spirit.