MAOC-N had the honour of hosting the Belgian Minister of Security and the Interior, Mr Bernard Quintin, for a high-level visit to the Centre this week. The Minister was accompanied by the Belgian Ambassador to Portugal, Mr Bart Lammens, and the Consul-General, Ms Nadia Benini, marking a significant moment in the growing cooperation between Belgium and the Centre.
The delegation was received by the Executive Director of MAOC-N, who highlighted the role Belgium has played since becoming a partner country in 2024.
Also present at the meeting was MAOC-N’s Country Liaison Officer to Belgium, Mr Evert de Trogh, who began his post in September. His presence underscores the importance of Belgium’s operational engagement and its commitment to deepening collaboration with the Centre’s in tackling drug trafficking via sea and air.
Discussions during the visit focused on ongoing operational efforts and future opportunities to enhance intelligence sharing. MAOC-N welcomes this renewed commitment and looks forward to continued close cooperation with Belgium in the collective fight against international drug trafficking networks.
