Joint China-Italy police patrols carried out in Rome

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A joint police patrol between China and Italy kicked off Monday in Rome.

This is the third time that the two countries have carried out such a patrol.

Ten uniformed Chinese officers will be patrolling areas in Rome, Milan, Venice and Prato in collaboration with their Italian colleagues from May 28 to June 17.

These Chinese officers will assist Italian police in handling issues related to the safety of Chinese citizens, Chinese with foreign nationality, and overseas Chinese.

Officers are at the opening session of the joint patrol in Rome, Italy, May 28, 2018. /Xinhua Photo

During the joint patrol, a hotline for Chinese will be set up, in which the Chinese personnel will assist the Italian side in dealing with related issues.

In addition, the Chinese and Italian police officers will visit the neighborhoods and workplaces of overseas Chinese to learn about the relevant security conditions and needs.

After the conclusion of the patrol, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security will also invite the Italian police to send personnel to China for joint patrols.

Chinese police officers attend the opening session of the joint patrol. /Xinhua Photo

"Sino-Italian joint patrol is an innovative attempt by the Chinese public security agencies to further protect the security of overseas Chinese citizens," Li Ruiyu, the Chinese ambassador to Italy, said.

Li noted that the joint patrol also contributes to the development of Sino-Italian bilateral relations.

A joint effort. /Xinhua Photo

"It will help deepen the law enforcement cooperation between China and Italy and effectively protect the personal and property safety of Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese," Li added.

According to the agreement between the two countries, Chinese police officers went to Italy to carry out joint patrols in May 2016 and June 2017. Italian police officers first came to China to launch the patrol from April to May in 2017.