The Fourth China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference held in Macao

The Fourth China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, hosted by the Public Prosecutions Office of Macao Special Administrative Region will be held in Macao between April 10 and April 12. The theme of the Conference is “Direct Cooperation in the Fight Against Transnational Crimes”. The China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference was initiated by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China in 2004. The two special administrative regions – Hong Kong and Macao – have been taking part in this conference mechanism as members of the Chinese delegation. The aim of the conference is to strengthen exchange and cooperation among prosecution services of China and ASEAN countries. The first three conferences were held in Kunming, Bangkok and Jakarta, with full support from prosecution services of every country. In the past few years, based on the requirements set forth in the joint declaration, prosecution services of participating countries have launched different forms of substantial cooperation and exchange - such as judicial assistance, interchange of information on judicial and prosecutorial reform, sending prosecutors to exchange experiences and practices - making the China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference an important platform for exchange and cooperation between prosecutions services of China and ASEAN countries. In addition, this conference mechanism has a significant effect on regional legal assistance, and is highly remarked by international judicial and prosecutorial fields. The opening ceremony of the Fourth China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference will be held at Macao Fisherman’s Wharf, Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 11, presided over by the Prosecutor-General of Macao SAR, Dr. Ho Chio Meng. Prosecutor-General of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of PR China, Jia Chunwang, and Acting Chief Executive, Florinda Chan will also be present at the opening ceremony where they will deliver an address. The Public Prosecutions Office of Macao SAR stated that in the Third China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference held in Jakarta, participating countries unanimously voted for this Conference to be held in Macao and to be hosted by the Public Prosecutions Office of Macao Special Administrative Region. Through this international conference, the Public Prosecutions Office hopes to promote exchange and cooperation among prosecution services of China and ASEAN countries, and to develop a new and effective channel for the fight against cross-border crimes. Under the principles of “one country, two systems” and mutual benefits, the Public Prosecutions Office will continue to motivate international and regional communication and cooperation in the judicial field.