A Cambodian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior expresses deep interest in Australia’s work related to immigration, technology, crime prevention, human trafficking, and security.
H.E. Aphi Santepundit Sar Sokha shared the impression in a meeting with Australia’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs, H.E. Andrew Giles, on June 12 at the Australian Parliament building.
The Cambodian deputy prime minister informed H.E. Andrew Giles that his one-week mission, until June 16, aims both to learn from and foster cooperation with Australia in the mentioned areas, especially to apply for a sub-national administrative reform in Cambodia.
Cambodia is reviewing relevant laws and regulations to respond to the emerging context and develop support procedures to effectively manage immigration and security work, especially online crimes.
He also requested the Australian side to provide technical training for Cambodian law enforcement officials in charge of the affairs.
H.E. Andrew Giles acknowledged Cambodia’s efforts and accepted the request by the deputy prime minister in order to further promote immigration, security, and crime prevention cooperation with the country.
This is the third of such exposure visit led by H.E. Aphi Santepundit Sar Sokha, after the first one to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the second to the Swiss Confederation and the German Republic.
