This week, on November 5, Director of the State Forensic Science Bureau of Latvia M.Čentoricka and Deputy Director R.Apinis discussed cooperation with the Director of the Scientific Research Center of Independent Forensic (SRCIF) of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine Andrii Svintsytskiy and the SRCIF 's scientific secretary Olena Agapova.
The SRCIF started its operation this year, its creation is part of a wider reform of forensic science in Ukraine to ensure objective and independent forensic examinations.
During the meeting, cooperation in the training of forensic experts, exchange of experience, as well as potential opportunities for the involvement of experts from both sides in conducting joint examinations were discussed.
The support of Ukrainian forensic experts is one of the priorities of the State Forensic Science Bureau in the field of international cooperation.