Nepal, Cambodia step up cooperation against human trafficking and online scam networks

Summary

Nepal and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat human trafficking, cybercrime, and online scams, while also enhancing bilateral ties in health, trade, education, agriculture, and tourism.

Key Points
  • Nepal and Cambodia reiterated their commitment to increased cooperation against human trafficking and cybercrime.
  • Both countries agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and institutional capacity to combat transnational organised crime.
  • Nepal provided free eye treatment in Cambodia and expressed readiness for further technical collaboration in eye care.
  • They also discussed boosting economic, educational, agricultural, and tourism ties, including promoting Buddhist and cultural tourism.
  • Both sides plan to convene a Bilateral Consultation Mechanism to review and expand cooperation.
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