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ASEAN ministers meet in Philippines to tackle transnational crime

ASEAN transnational crime cybercrime human trafficking security cooperation

ASEAN security ministers convened in Metro Manila, Philippines, from 19 to 21 October 2026, for the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC). Hosted by the Philippines as the 2026 ASEAN chair, the meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation against cross-border threats including cybercrime, human trafficking, online scams, money laundering, illegal drug trafficking, and arms smuggling.

A key agenda item involved an ASEAN declaration aimed at protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, specifically addressing risks posed by artificial intelligence-generated content.

During the plenary session, the Brunei Darussalam delegation, led by Minister Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu, reaffirmed the nation's commitment to combating terrorism, violent extremism, and online scams. Brunei also highlighted its recent upgrade to Tier 2 in the United States 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.

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ASEAN · Association of Southeast Asian Nations · Brunei Darussalam · Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu · Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. · Juanito Victor Remulla · Metro Manila · Philippines

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ministers discussed an ASEAN declaration on protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. en.vietnamplus.vn
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Philippines is the ASEAN chair for 2026. philtimes.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Brunei Darussalam was upgraded to Tier 2 from the Tier 2 Watch List in the United States 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report. www.pmo.gov.bn
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime took place from 19 to 21 October 2026. philtimes.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting addressed risks associated with artificial intelligence-generated content. en.vietnamplus.vn
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting focused on cybercrime, human trafficking, money laundering, and drug trafficking. philtimes.com.au

Sources

Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri ASEAN (AMMTC) Kali Ke-20 | Jabatan Perdana Menteri Brunei Darussalam [www.jpm.gov.bn]
Philippines leads ASEAN discussions on cybercrime and human trafficking | The Philippine Times [philtimes.com.au]
The 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) | Prime Minister's Office Brunei Darussalam [www.pmo.gov.bn]
Malaysia deploys driverless cargo vehicle for urban roads [en.vietnamplus.vn]
L’ASEAN renforce sa coopération contre la cybercriminalité et les escroqueries transnationales [fr.vietnamplus.vn]