Vietnam makes proposals for ASEAN crime prevention

Luong specifically suggested that ASEAN countries should promote the exchange of information on criminal activities, support each other in collecting, investigating and verifying crimes, and carry out joint patrols to combat drug and human trafficking, organized crime and cybercrime.

The Minister stressed the importance of addressing crimes committed by citizens of one country in another and launching regional media campaigns to raise public awareness and proactively prevent threats early and from afar, such as human trafficking, terrorism and cybercrime. The Minister called for improved effectiveness in handling requests for mutual legal assistance, extradition and transfer of criminals among ASEAN countries.

He also proposed applying high-level scientific and technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, big data and virtual assistants.

Finally, the Minister proposed to organise training and capacity building for law enforcement personnel to enhance practical skills and combat cross-border crime, based on the principle that criminals should not be left behind and crime should be prevented.

During the meeting, a Declaration, a Joint Declaration and other guiding documents were also adopted as outcome documents.

The 18th AMMTC welcomed Malaysia as the new AMMTC Chairman in 2025.