Singapore and nine other countries form Prosecutors / Attorneys General Meeting

This will enhance prosecution cooperation and related matters in ASEAN.

Attorney-General Lucien Wong and his counterparts in nine other states in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed the declaration on the establishment of the Prosecutors / Attorneys General Meeting (APAGM) in Bali, Indonesia.

According to the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore, the APAGM aims to enhance cooperation on prosecution and other related matters within ASEAN.

It will facilitate coordination on prosecution cases, promote capacity building and information sharing, and enable more professional exchanges amongst the prosecution agencies of member states.

“It is essential for prosecution authorities of ASEAN member states to work together and enhance our mutual capabilities to tackle these challenges. Singapore is committed to work with our ASEAN partners to tackle transnational crimes and uphold the rule of law,” Wong said.