Britain's representative to the OSCE, interim chargé d'affaires and deputy ambassador James Ford delivered a statement addressing the issue of human trafficking. He emphasized that this crime continues to fuel organized crime worldwide and increasingly intersects with cybercrime and financial offences, making efforts to combat it more complex. According to Ford, modern human trafficking schemes use digital technologies to recruit victims, coordinate movements, and launder proceeds from criminal activity. In light of this, Britain called on OSCE participating states to strengthen cooperation in three key areas: cross-border law enforcement interaction, digital monitoring, and the exchange of financial information. Particular attention in the statement was devoted to the need for a victim-centered approach, in which the interests and safety of victims are prioritized in the development and implementation of measures to combat human trafficking. Britain advocated for strengthening international mechanisms to protect victims and their rehabilitation. The statement also emphasized the importance of joint efforts by technology companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to identify and stop human trafficking schemes at early stages. Ford noted that only a comprehensive approach combining digital tools, financial control, and international legal cooperation can effectively counter this form of organized crime. The statement was made as part of the OSCE's ongoing work on human security issues and the fight against transnational crime, which remains one of the organization's priority areas.