BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Beijing will host police chiefs from ASEAN members for an inter-ministerial meeting on law enforcement cooperation from Oct. 23 to 24, the Ministry of Public Security announced Wednesday.
The ministry was upbeat that the meeting will result in an improved law enforcement cooperation mechanism between China and ASEAN, according to the ministry.
Law enforcement authorities from Australia, Russia, as well as international organizations, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Interpol, have also confirmed they will attend the meeting, the ministry said.
Under the theme "security promotes development," the meeting will focus on regional anti-terrorism, non-traditional safety risks and safety of major facilities, it said.
China will also move to discuss security cooperation along the Mekong River separately with nations such as Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. The Mekong region is infamous for narcotics trade and other crimes.
