Australian Federal Police to Re-Sign 3 Security Pacts with CCP

Published on March 18, 2024

The head of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has arrived in China to re-sign three security deals with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This comes as the AFP will commemorate 25 years of its partnership with Beijing. According to the schedule, the signing will occur on March 19, 2024, with the participation of AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw and Deputy Commissioner International and Specialist Capabilities Lesa Gale. While the focus of the agreements is countering narcotics trafficking, the two countries will re-sign an agreement about combating other types of crime and enhancing cooperation on matters that impact Australia. In addition, another agreement will aim to tackle transnational crime by facilitating information exchange and assistance between the two countries....

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