Regional Cooperation: 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors General Conference

Union Minister and Union Attorney General Dr. Thida Oo is leading a two-member Myanmar delegation to the 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors General Conference in Jerudong of Brunei Darussalam, from October 21 to 22.

The conference, attended by China’s Prosecutor General Ying Yong and prosecutors general from ASEAN member states, focused on “Balancing Legal Frameworks and International Cooperation to Protect Children in the Digital Age.”

In her address, Dr. Thida Oo highlighted the opportunities and risks of digital technology for children, including online exploitation, scams and human trafficking. She stressed the need for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat cross-border cybercrime.

She also outlined Myanmar’s efforts to protect children through the Child Rights Law 2019 and other relevant laws and policies. Dr. Thida Oo reaffirmed Myanmar’s commitment to working with China and ASEAN member states to create a safer digital environment for children and young people. The conference concluded with the signing of the Joint Declaration of the 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors General Conference.