The judicial sectors of Cambodia and China are reinforcing their collaborative ties, thanks to a high-level working visit to China by Phann Vanrath, deputy prosecutor general of the Supreme Court’s General Prosecutor Office.
The October 19 to 25 mission, hosted by China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP), aimed to strengthen prosecutorial cooperation and enhance joint efforts against cross-border criminal activities, according to a press release from the prosecutor’s office.
During the week-long exchange, in Guizhou and Guangxi provinces, Vanrath engaged directly with his Chinese counterparts, sharing expertise on critical legal issues. He delivered two lectures to a combined audience of approximately 300 Chinese prosecutors.
In his first presentation, he detailed the structure and function of “The Cambodian Prosecution System”, while the second focused on International Cooperation to Combat Telecom Fraud and Cambodian Practices”. The sessions provided a platform for exchanging practical experiences and strategies.
The spirit of collaboration extended to the academic field through visit to Guangxi Minzu University, where Vanrath met with university Rector Wei Shizhen and Law School Dean Chen Xing to discuss future academic partnerships and joint legal education programmes.
The university leadership expressed their intention to appoint the Cambodia deputy prosecutor as an Honorary Professor, recognising his contributions to regional prosecutorial cooperation.
“The visit stands as a strong testament to the growing friendship and judicial cooperation between Cambodia and China. It highlighted the mutual commitment of both sides to deepen prosecutorial collaboration, promote capacity building and jointly combat transnational crime,” said the release.
The General Prosecution Office of Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to continuing close cooperation with the SPP through future exchanges and training initiatives aimed at advancing the rule of law, the release added.
