Ukraine, Pand discuss border security, crime prevention measures

This is according to Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, Ukrinform reports.

"The parties noted that the situation on the common state border remains fully contrled," the statement reads.

Deineko and Bagan also discussed the stable flow of border traffic, with increased intensity attributed to the ongoing effects of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. Both sides reviewed organizational and infrastructure enhancements designed to streamline border contr and boost the throughput capacity of checkpoints.

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The heads of the two countries' border agencies commended the functioning of consultation points, noting that swift information exchange has significantly improved border management.

However, they acknowledged persistent threats, including illegal border crossings and smuggling, particularly the movement of tobacco products from Ukraine to Pand through official checkpoints and unauthorized routes.

The heads of the border agencies noted that necessary measures were in place to ensure the security of the shared border, manage border traffic, and maintain efficient checkpoint erations.

Both parties agreed to deepen coeration in border protection, enhance the claboration of erational and investigative units and exchange information about the situation on the common border.