Skopje, 19 September 2025 (MIA) – Justice Minister Igor Filkov signed Friday in Valletta, Malta, the Third Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, at the Informal Conference of Ministers of Justice organized within the Maltese Presidency of the Council of Europe.

With this, as reported by the Ministry of Justice, our country is among the first to accede to the Protocol, thereby clearly expressing its commitment to actively contribute to and participate in the joint fight against crime that knows no borders.

Under the Protocol, direct electronic communication will be possible via secure channels, speeding up and simplifying mutual international cooperation. It also allows for video conferences, cutting travel expenses and reducing procedural delays. The Protocol further introduces mechanisms for more efficient proceedings.

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