Philippines strengthens cooperation with Saudi Arabia to combat human trafficking
MANILA: The Philippines has strengthened cooperation with Saudi Arabia in addressing human trafficking, authorities say, following a joint program in Manila on knowledge sharing.
The Philippines hosted this month a delegation from the Saudi National Committee on Combating Human Trafficking under a UN Office on Drugs and Crime knowledge exchange initiative to strengthen national capacities and cooperation in preventing, suppressing, and prosecuting trafficking in persons.
The Saudi experts participating in the program included representatives from justice, law enforcement, foreign affairs, labor, health, education, and human rights agencies.
“The study visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and provide opportunities for both countries to exchange best practices in border management, victim protection, law enforcement, and anti-trafficking efforts,” the Philippine Bureau of Immigration said in a statement over the weekend.
