In the approaching week, ASEAN immigration authorities are making ready to convene in Phuket to deal with the ongoing issues of transborder crimes across the region. The assembly will see the participation of delegates from China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
According to the commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan, the Immigration Bureau (IB) together with the Royal Thai Police (RTP), are set to host the 26th annual meeting of the ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs Meeting (DGICM), from August 7 to 11 on the island.
Pakphumpipat careworn that the main focus of the DGICM discussions would revolve across the quashing of transnational crimes and potential threats concentrating on the nationwide security of Thailand and fellow ASEAN nations.
“The major focus of the DGICM is to enhance cooperation amongst Asean members and its observers for intelligence. Addressing human trafficking, smuggling, terrorism and cyber crimes is the principle target of the RTP.”
The DGICM is an initiative launched in 1996 with regular participation from the ten ASEAN member states. Hosting duties are shared among the member states.
In this year’s gathering, the IB and the RTP are being hosted by Thailand, setting the stage for in-depth discussions on pertinent immigration matters reported Bangkok Post.
Additionally, No nonsense will integrate the United Nations’ environmental conservation stance of advocating for a low-carbon strategy, calling for the utilisation of sustainable and reusable supplies for the gear concerned in the midst of the conference.
Pakphumpipat confirmed the invitation of delegates from sixteen nations, along with home and international media. They might be a half of the conference proceedings, attend banquets and discover numerous sites in Phuket.
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