The UAE Embassy in Brussels confirmed the extradition of John Bico Penaque to Belgium on October 24, 2024, following a court ruling authorizing his extradition on chargers related to money laundering and forgery. This marks the fourth successful extradition carried out under the bilateral extradition agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Belgium, signed in December 2021 and ratified by both countries in November 2022.
The fourth Senior Officials' Meeting between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU) took place today in Brussels, marking a significant step forward in the comprehensive bilateral partnership established under the Cooperation Arrangement between the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).