Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Visit of Home Minister to China

At the invitation of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China, Union Home Minister visited China in November, 2015. In Beijing, Union Home Minister held meetings with the Hon’ble Minister of Public Security of People’s Republic of China and the Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Chinese Communist Party. He also called on the Hon’ble Chinese Premier. 

During the discussions, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism, drug-related crimes, cyber crimes, economic crimes, illegal immigration activities and other transnational crimes as well as encourage long-term, healthy and stable development of law enforcement cooperation between them. A consensus was reached to establish a High Level Meeting Mechanism led by the Home Minister of India and the Minister of Public Security of China, to be held in Beijing and Delhi once every two years. A Joint Statement between Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China was issued. 

In Shanghai, Union Home Minister met the Mayor of Shanghai and discussed ways to institutionalize annual exchanges as part of the sister city relationship with Mumbai, in particular strengthening of exchanges between the police forces of Shanghai and Mumbai. 

The steps taken to enhance security cooperation include establishment of mechanism for meetings at senior officers’ level and exchange of information on security related matters. The two sides have agreed to work towards signing of an agreement on security cooperation. 

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary in a written reply to questions by Shri Sudheer Gupta, Sh.Naranbhai Kachhadiya, Dr.Sunil Baliram Gaikwad, Kunwar Haribansh Singh, Shri Anandrao Adsul, Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivajirao, Shri Pr. Senthil Nathan, Shri Gajanan Kirtikar, Shri Ashok Shankarrao Chavan, Shri Shrirang Appa Barne and Shri Dharmendra Yadav in the Lok Sabha today (15 December, 2015).


Courtesy; pib.nic.in

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