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Premier Cho attends international police cooperation forum

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Forum on Police Cooperation Sept. 2 in Taipei City, calling for support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Criminal Police Organization.   According to the premier, while technological advancement and financial deregulation bring great convenience, they also give rise to cross-border criminal activities such as cybercrimes, fraud, human trafficking and money laundering that erode social trust and threaten personal security.   Cho said the government has taken concrete measures to address these issues, citing the Next-generation Anti-fraud Strategy Guidelines launched in 2022 and the New Generation Anti-drug Strategy Guidelines in 2017. Taiwan also concluded a landmark memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to deepen cross-border drug enforcement ties last month, he added.   The premier said with its high-tech prowess, Taiwan is able and willing to work with the global community to safeguard public, personal and property security for all. He urged the international community to support Taiwan’s Interpol bid to build a stronger global network to ensure public security.   Also attending the event, American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene said the U.S. stands ready to support cooperation to deepen law enforcement for a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific region, while Ken Walker, president of the U.S.-based International Association of Chiefs of Police, commended Taiwan for hosting the forum.   The two-day event was organized by the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Agency, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Mainland Affairs Council.   Themed “Combating Transnational Crime,” the event featured keynote speeches and four panel discussions on communication fraud and human trafficking, illegal financial flows and money laundering, cybercrimes and drug crimes.   Held in both virtual and physical form, the event involved over 2,700 participants from 52 countries. Those attending in person included foreign representatives in Taiwan and senior officials from allies the Marshall Islands and Palau. (SFC-E)   Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw