Japanese, Cambodian PMs agree to tackle cross-border crime
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has met his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet. They agreed to strengthen economic and security ties, and jointly tackle cross-border crimes such as phone scams.
The meeting took place on Friday in Tokyo.
Ishiba said Cambodia is an important partner for Japan. He called for closer cooperation in light of what he described as the unpredictable state of global affairs.
In response, Manet acknowledged Japan's contribution to the development of Cambodia and called for strengthening cooperation.
The two leaders also agreed to maintain and strengthen the free trading system.
Ishiba and Manet said Japanese and Cambodian police will jointly tackle cross-border issues such as online and telephone fraud.
Authorities in Cambodia recently detained about 30 people over scam allegations, including Japanese nationals.
At a joint conference, Ishiba pledged to further promote bilateral ties to address common challenges and help to achieve global peace and stability.
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Japanese, Cambodian PMs agree to tackle cross-border crime
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has met his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet. They agreed to strengthen economic and security ties, and jointly tackle cross-border crimes such as phone scams. The meeting took place on Friday in Tokyo. Ishiba said Cambodia is an important partner for Japan. He called for closer cooperation in light of what he described as the unpredictable state of global affairs. In response, Manet acknowledged Japan's contribution to the development of Cambodia and called for strengthening cooperation. The two leaders also agreed to maintain and strengthen the free trading system. Ishiba and Manet said Japanese and Cambodian police will jointly tackle cross-border issues such as online and telephone fraud. Authorities in Cambodia recently detained about 30 people over scam allegations, including Japanese nationals. At a joint conference, Ishiba pledged to further promote bilateral ties to address common challenges and help to achieve global peace and stability.
