Bill Clinton: “Close Cooperation on Counterterrorism May 18, 1998 1. The United States, the European Union and its member states are…”

“Close Cooperation on Counterterrorism May 18, 1998 1. The United States, the European Union and its member states are strategic allies in the global fight against terrorism--a grave threat to democracy, and to economic and social development. They oppose terrorism in all its forms, whatever the motivation of its perpetrators, oppose concessions to terrorists, and agree on the need to resist extortion threats. They condemn absolutely not only those who plan or commit terrorist acts, but also any who support, finance or harbour terrorists. They recognize that terrorism operates on a transnational scale, and cannot effectively be dealt with solely by isolated action using each individual state's own resources. They work together to promote greater international cooperation and coordinated effort to combat terrorism by all legal means and in all relevant bilateral and multilateral fora--from the Transatlantic Dialogue to the United Nations. The International Legal Framework 2. Extradition and mutual legal assistance arrangements are in operation or will be developed between EU partners and the United States. The EU and US cooperate in the United Nations framework to elaborate the necessary international legal instruments for the fight against terrorism. They work in tandem to promote universal adherence to the eleven international counter-terrorism conventions.…”