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ASEAN leaders meet in Hanoi to boost cooperation against criminal fugitives
ASEAN law enforcement leaders gathered in Hanoi on September 30, 2026, for a high-level conference focused on combating criminal fugitives and enhancing regional cooperation. Organized by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security, the summit brought together ministers and security officials from across the region, including representatives from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Participants issued a joint declaration to strengthen dialogue and coordination against rising transnational crimes. Key concerns highlighted include drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, and sophisticated cyber-enabled scams. Leaders noted that criminals are increasingly using advanced technology and sophisticated identities to evade detection and hide within ASEAN territories.
To address these challenges, Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized the need for stronger legal frameworks. This includes increasing bilateral extradition and prisoner transfer agreements and accelerating the completion of the ASEAN Extradition Agreement, which is slated for finalization in the Philippines in November 2025. The conference aimed to establish ASEAN as a model for combating transnational crime through improved information sharing and coordinated pursuit of fugitives.
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ASEAN · Hanoi · Le Minh Hung · Le Van Tuyen · Luong Tam Quang · Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam · Vietnam Ministry of Public Security
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- [● 2 SOURCES] ASEAN leaders adopted a joint declaration to strengthen regional cooperation against criminal fugitives. es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam aims to increase bilateral extradition and prisoner transfer agreements with ASEAN members. baoquangninh.vn
- [● 6 SOURCES] The conference was held in Hanoi on September 30, 2026. baolaocai.vn · baoquangninh.vn · mekongasean.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · www.vietnamplus.vn · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Transnational crimes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cyber fraud, are increasing in complexity. mekongasean.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · www.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ASEAN Extradition Agreement is expected to be finalized in the Philippines in November 2025. baoquangninh.vn