Stronger law enforcement cooperation and mutual legal assistant are among the measures best suited to deter and prevent international terrorist acts and punish terrorists. We have decided to have our experts continue to explore new ways of enhancing the current international legal regime, in particular to address new forms of terrorism. To avoid terrorists escaping punishment we call on all States to strengthen their domestic, bilateral or international extradition arrangements and to consider adoption of additional instruments. Exchange of Expertise and Information to Prevent Terrorist Acts 6. One of the more effective tools we have to counter terrorism is sharing information among ourselves and with others.
Terrorists operate secretively.
Intelligence concerning terrorists, their movements, their support and their weapons are essential for countering their activities and enforcing laws against terrorism. Increasing the sharing of expertise, information, and intelligence between our countries and among the international community, is essential for countering terrorism. Taking of Hostages 7. We noted the sinister increase in the taking of hostages by terrorists and other criminals. We call on all states that have not already done so to adhere to the 1979 International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages.