The Government of the United States of America has provided a new voluntary contribution of USD 1,307,481.23 (approximately €1,230,964) to the Council of Europe action against cybercrime, of which approximately €748,514 is for activities in Kosovo*.

The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has supported the Octopus project since its launch and this additional contribution brings their total support to €4.5 million.

Ms Yvonne M. Gonzales, Deputy Permanent Observer to the Council of Europe and Consul General of the United States of America, met with Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General, on this occasion.

* All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.