Macau and the Philippines have proposed a communication mechanism to foster cooperation regarding matters of criminal apprehension and criminal justice.
According to a statement issued by the Government Information Bureau, the proposed cooperation will cover issues such as the surrender of fugitive offenders, transfer of sentenced persons and mutual judicial cooperation on criminal matters.
Between March 18 and 21, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, met the Undersecretary of the Department of Justice of the Philippines, Antonio T. Kho, Jr. Following the meetings, both sides signed a memorandum and agreed on the need to strengthen efforts to combat criminal acts.
The Macau delegation invited the Philippine side to visit the territory later this year in order to discuss further details of the agreement.
During the meetings, Chan emphasized the value of pushing forward with mutual cooperation on criminal and judicial matters, highlighting that Macau and the Philippines have extensive ties in a number of areas.
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