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VOInews, Jakarta: Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mohammad Mahfud MD encouraged the implementation of the Declaration on Combating Human Trafficking Caused by the Misuse of Technology that was adopted by ASEAN Leaders last May. According to him, it is time for ASEAN countries to encourage its implementation in relevant sectoral bodies.

"We need to ensure prevention, prosecution of perpetrators, and protection of victims," he said in his remarks at the 27th ASEAN Political-Security Community Council Meeting, at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Monday (4/9/2023).

Mahfud MD explained that this effort does not only apply to perpetrators of Trafficking in Persons (TPPO) but also to other transnational organized crimes, such as money laundering, illegal drugs, and terrorism. According to him, efforts to tackle such crimes require strong cross-border cooperation.

"Therefore, let us work together in enhancing regional cooperation in border management, cross-border legal assistance, and information exchange," he said.

Furthermore, Mahfud MD also welcomed the efforts made by the High Level Task Force which has made progress in preparing ASEAN Vision 2045. He also invited all ASEAN countries to ensure that ASEAN Vision 2045 can answer all the challenges faced today and in the future. (VOI/Andy)