Langer, Barrot to visit US to discuss security issues

The Czech Interior Minister Ivan Langer and the European Commission’s Vice President for Justice, Freedom and Security Jacques Barrot are set to officially visit the US on Monday. Over two days they will meet with the US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano as well Justice Minister Eric Holder to discuss a number of key issues, including US plans for prisoners detained at Guantanamo Bay. It has been suggested that some could eventually be relocated to facilities in Europe, possibly the Czech Republic, after the Guantanamo detention centre is shut down. Other topics on the agenda during Messrs Langer’s and Barrot’s visit will be visa policy, migration and border security.