ICPO Interpol – 66th General Assembly Session
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | October 15, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 4 |
| Quantity | 700000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1580 Stamp Number IN 1632 Yvert et Tellier IN 1354 Stanley Gibbons IN 1740 |
| Themes | Conferences | Globes | Police | |
Table of Contents
INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization)
Overview:
- Full Name: International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO)
- Acronym: INTERPOL
- General Secretariat Location: Lyons, France
- Founded: 1923
- Membership: 177 countries (as of 1997)
Purpose and Function:
- Primary Aim: INTERPOL promotes international cooperation among its member countries to suppress ordinary law crimes.
- National Central Bureau (NCB): Each member country has an NCB, which serves as the liaison between its own police forces and the NCBs of other member countries. NCBs are critical in facilitating day-to-day international police cooperation while respecting national laws.
Key Roles:
- Police Modernization: INTERPOL plays a significant role in the modernization of global policing practices.
- Research: It acts indirectly as an international police research center, helping advance policing techniques and strategies worldwide.
Governance:
- General Assembly: The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s most powerful body and meets annually. This assembly discusses important matters such as the financial status of the organization, the budget, admission of new members, and developmental plans.
Significance of the 66th General Assembly Session:
- Event Details: The 66th General Assembly Session of INTERPOL was held from October 15 to 21, 1997, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India. This was the first time India hosted a General Assembly Session since becoming a member of INTERPOL in 1949.
- Historical Context: India previously hosted the 13th Asian Regional Conference of INTERPOL in New Delhi in 1994.
Agenda and Discussions:
- Topics Discussed: The General Assembly covers international and regional police cooperation, admission of new member countries, and methods to combat international crimes such as organized crime, money laundering, counterfeiting of currencies, and counterfeiting of travel documents.
- Relevance to India: As India’s economic liberalization progressed, it became increasingly susceptible to international economic crimes. Hosting the General Assembly highlighted India’s commitment to combating transborder crime and collaborating with the international policing community.
Commemorative Stamp:
- Issued by: The Department of Posts, India
- Occasion: The issuance of a special stamp commemorates the 66th General Assembly Session of INTERPOL held in New Delhi in 1997. This stamp serves as a symbol of India’s dedication to international police cooperation and its role in global crime-fighting efforts.
The INTERPOL General Assembly in New Delhi marked a significant moment in India’s engagement with the global police community, enhancing its role in international efforts to tackle cross-border crime.