The China–Central Asia Ministers of Public Security and Internal Affairs Mechanism Holds an Informal Meeting

The informal meeting of the China–Central Asia Ministerial Meeting Mechanism of the Ministers of Public Security and Internal Affairs was held in Beijing on September 7. State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong chaired the meeting and delivered the keynote speech. Wang Xiaohong said that the Chinese side is willing to continue strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation with the countries of Central Asia, focusing on practical cooperation in such areas as combating transnational crime, immigration management, protection of overseas interests, and capacity building for law enforcement, as well as enhancing security protection for major projects. The heads of the delegations from the five Central Asian countries spoke at the meeting, saying they are willing to implement the outcomes of the meeting and further deepen law enforcement and security cooperation. During the meeting, a video unveiling ceremony was also held for the China–Central Asia Law Enforcement Training Base. On the same day, Wang Xiaohong also met separately with the Ministers of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.