Major sporting events bring people together across cultures and borders - a shared passion between millions of fans around the world.   And behind every successful event is careful planning and strong cooperation to ensure the safety and security of athletes, spectators and staff.   Since its launch in 2012, Project Stadia has significantly contributed to increasing the readiness of member countries to deal with security challenges accompanying major events.   This is why, during my mission to Qatar, I was pleased to sign a three-year extension to the project which will ensure its sustainability as well as the completion of ongoing programmes and initiatives.   My thanks to HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Interior @MOI_QatarEn, Commander of the Internal Security Forces (Lekhwiya) and Chairman of the Security Committee for his continued support.   My mission was also an opportunity to visit our NCB in Doha to meet the dedicated team working there in our joint mission to fight transnational crime and make the world a safer place.   And, as always, it was a pleasure to meet with my friend Ali Mohammed Al-Ali, who as both Executive Committee Delegate for Asia and head of NCB Doha continuously demonstrates his commitment to the global law enforcement community.