India elected member of Interpol Asian Committee at Singapore conference

NEW DELHI: India on Friday was elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore, officials said.India's election through a multi-stage voting process is expected to strengthen regional cooperation on critical security issues, including organised crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, terrorism, and drug trafficking, they said."The committee will meet annually to deliberate on regional security issues and provide guidance for coordinated actions among member countries," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.India was represented in the Asian Regional Conference by a delegation from the CBI, which is the national central bureau solely responsible for Interpol-related matters."The purpose of this committee is to advise the Asian Regional Conference in the execution of its mandate and facilitate its deliberations by providing a clear understanding of the strategic and operational issues at stake," the spokesperson said.The official said the committee shall identify regional strategic priorities in the fight against crime and police cooperation issues specific to the region.India has proactively participated in international policing initiatives with commitment to the global policing goals, and reinforced security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.Having a history of representation at the highest levels of Interpol, the election demonstrated growing global leadership in law enforcement and transnational security matters, the spokesperson said.