DPM's presence at Interpol General Assembly reflects Malaysia's commitment to combating terrorism

BEIJING: With terrorism a growing threat in the region, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s presence at the 86th Interpol General Assembly, here, reflects Malaysia’s commitment to combating militancy and other international crime.

The deputy prime minister and home minister arrives here tomorrow on a three-day working trip which also includes the general assembly.

He is expected to attend the opening ceremony on Tuesday before paying a courtesy call to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang later in the day.

In a statement today, the Home Ministry said Zahid would also pay a courtesy call to Meng Jianzhu, who is China’s Political and Legal Affairs Secretary.

“Both sides will exchange bilateral security cooperation, including counter-terrorism initiatives though the establishment of the Counter-Messaging Centre in Malaysia,” the statement said.

The Home Ministry said Zahid and Meng will also discuss bilateral cooperation in other security matters, such as international crime networks and cybercrime.

The visit will be the deputy prime minister’s third working visit to China since assuming office in July 2015.

This year’s Interpol general assembly will focus on efforts in providing an effective communication platform among all member states in information sharing, as well as enhancing the capacity to combat international crime in all forms.

The assembly, themed “Connecting Police for a Safer World”, will also emphasise its role in promoting cooperation among police agencies around the world in upholding international peace and security against increased global threats.

It will be attended by high-level delegates from 157 countries.

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