South Africa, China beef up security and safety as Minister Senzo Mchunu holds talks with Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has returned from the People’s Republic of China, where he attended the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum held in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province.

The international platform brought together security leaders from around the world to discuss the pressing issues of public safety and security in a global context.

The Ministry of Police said that during his working visit to China, Mchunu had an important bilateral meeting with Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong.

During his tour, Mchunu welcomed the generous financial assistance announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent state visit to China by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Following his state visit, Ramaphosa attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, where Xi announced unprecedented financial support packages, worth $50.7 billion (approximately R904 billion), in various forms for the African continent over the next three years.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was received by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing earlier this month. File photo: Kopano Tlape/GCIS

Mchunu said that part of the funding going to South Africa will be used for South Africa’s fight against rampant crime and corruption, underscoring the country’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure environment for all citizens.

“The main conclusion of the forum is that crime is a global problem that transcends borders, and no country, regardless of crime rates, can tackle it alone. International cooperation between countries and law enforcement agencies, such as Interpol, is essential in the fight against transnational crime,” said Mchunu.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu toured the People’s Republic of China, where he held talks with China’s State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong on the sidelines of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China. Photo: X

“Public security must never be addressed in isolation; instead, it requires cooperation, consensus and information sharing among global partners.”

Mchunu said his engagement with China provided a platform that fostered cooperation and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening ties with international security agencies to effectively combat crime.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu toured the People’s Republic of China, where he held talks with China’s State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong on the sidelines of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China. Photo: X

The talks in China focused on improving cooperation between South Africa and China in the area of ​​public security.

Both ministers stressed the crucial role of technology in detecting and preventing crime.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu toured the People’s Republic of China, where he held talks with China’s State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong on the sidelines of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China. Photo: X

Mchunu stressed the importance of leveraging advanced technological tools to enhance crime intelligence strategies.

“To this end, the two countries have agreed to launch joint programs and training sessions aimed at improving the capacity of law enforcement agencies in both countries to combat sophisticated criminal activities,” the Ministry of Police said.

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