The 14th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference is taking place in Singapore from 27 to 30 October, under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation to Combat Financial Crimes”. The event was attended by Myanmar’s delegation, led by Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Union Attorney-General Dr. Thida Oo.
At the conference, Singapore’s Attorney-General, H.E. Mr. Lucien Wong and China’s Prosecutor-General, H.E. Mr. Ying Yong delivered opening addresses. The Union Minister Dr. Thida Oo highlighted the points as follows:
- Myanmar has enacted laws targeting money laundering and the seizure of criminal assets;
- Myanmar is also working with China and Thailand on cross-border crime issues, including online fraud and telecom scams;
- The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism further supports collaboration among China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to address financial and other cross-border crimes;
- Myanmar is actively participating in ASEAN-led initiatives alongside other nations in implementing the preliminary steps of ASLOM, including ASEAN Extradition Treaty (AET) and ASEAN Conference on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (ACCPCJ).
The conference concluded with the signing of the Joint Declaration of the 14th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, which aims to strengthen collaborative efforts in addressing cross-border financial crimes. For Myanmar, this collaboration is expected to reinforce relationships within ASEAN and with China, fostering cooperation in combatting financial crimes, it is reported.
Source: GNLM (31-10-2024)
- Myanmar is also working with China and Thailand on cross-border crime issues, including online fraud and telecom scams.
- Myanmar is actively participating in ASEAN-led initiatives alongside other nations in implementing the preliminary steps of ASLOM, including ASEAN Extradition Treaty (AET) and ASEAN Conference on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (ACCPCJ).