PM talks tough on cyber crime

COOPERATION, INCLUSIVE GROWTH KEY TO PROSPERITY, HE TELLS APEC

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FOR GROWTH AND PROSPERITY: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul joins Apec leaders for a group photo at the Hwabaek International Convention Center in Gyeongju, South Korea, yesterday.

(PHOTO: ROYAL THAI GOVERNMENT)

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stressed the need to combat cross-border cybercrime in his remarks during the Apec summit, highlighting plans for regional cooperation and digital security.

Mr Anutin attended the 32nd Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting (Session II) under the theme "Preparing a Future-Ready Asia-Pacific" in Gyeongju, South Korea yesterday.

Following opening remarks by the President of the Republic of Korea, Apec economic leaders were invited to deliver their statements.

Mr Anutin noted that, for over 36 years, Apec has served as a key mechanism driving the Asia-Pacific region to become an engine of global economic growth.