ASEAN pledges to fight transnational crime

(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, Aug 29 (IANS) Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to strengthen their stance against transnational crime during the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime and Related Sessions here.

The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and related events will take place from Tuesday to Thursday in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime intensifies efforts to shape ASEAN’s joint agenda to combat current and emerging transnational crime, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a report by Lao National Radio.

The EU should play a more proactive role in the implementation of future strategic action plans, the report says.

The meeting agreed that the changing nature of transnational crime in the digital age underscores the importance of effectively adapting strategies to address emerging threats.

The current landscape of transnational crime has become increasingly complex, driven by the rapid evolution of cyberspace and its intertwining with various forms of crime.

Meeting these challenges requires a continuous adaptation of strategies and a multifaceted approach, including closer international cooperation, the development of robust legal frameworks, capacity building and the use of technological innovations to stay ahead of changing threats.

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