U.S., EU Issue Joint Declaration On Aviation Security

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December 25th Incident Shows The Responsibility For Preventing
Terrorism Should Be Shared
The Ministers of the Member States of the European Union, together
with the Vice President of the European Commission and the Secretary
of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of
America, meeting informally last week in Toledo, (Spain), discussed
current terrorists threats, in particular the attempted attack on an
aircraft approaching Detroit on 25th December 2009. They also talked
about ways to strengthen international security measures and standards
for aviation security, and an upcoming global dialogue on securing
international travel.

Following the meeting, the Ministers of the Schengen Associated
Countries and the Candidates Countries present released the following
statement