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Joint U.S.-EU
Ministerial statement on Combating Terrorism
Washington,
20 September,
2001
"In the coming days, weeks and months, the United
States and the European Union will work in partnership in a broad
coalition to combat the evil of terrorism. We will act jointly to
expand and improve this cooperation worldwide. Those responsible for
the recent attacks must be tracked down and held to account. We will
mount a comprehensive, systematic and sustained effort to eliminate
international terrorism -- its leaders, its actors, its networks.
Those responsible for aiding, supporting or harboring the
perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of these acts will be held
accountable. Given the events of September 11, 2001 it is imperative
that we continue to develop practical measures to prevent terrorists
from operating.
"Our resolve is a reflection of the strength of the
U.S.-EU relationship, our shared values, and our determination to
address together the new challenges we face. The nature of our
democratic societies makes it imperative to protect our citizens
from terrorist acts, while at the same time protecting their
individual liberties, due process, and the rule of law. The U.S. and
the EU are committed to enhancing security measures, legislation and
enforcement. We will work together to encourage greater cooperation
in international fora and wider implementation of international
instruments. We will also cooperate in global efforts to bring to
justice perpetrators of past attacks and to eliminate the ability of
terrorists to plan and carry out future atrocities. We have agreed
today that the United States and the EU will vigorously pursue
cooperation in the following areas in order to reduce
vulnerabilities in our societies:
See also:
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