Cabinet approves MoU between India-Myanmar to combat human trafficking

New Delhi, Nov 27 (HS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for MoU between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons.

The main purpose of this MoU is to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries and to increase bilateral cooperation on the issues of prevention, rescue, recovery and repatriation related to human trafficking.

This will also ensure speedy investigation and prosecution of traffickers and organized crime syndicates in either country. through this MoU, both the countries will develop and share database on traffickers and victims of trafficking in a safe and confidential manner and exchange information through designated focal points of India and Myanmar.

Human Trafficking has national as well as international ramifications and being global in scope, international cooperation and collaboration is essential to check trafficking in persons.

Strengthening cooperation between border control agencies and establishment of direct channels of communication between India and Myanmar can be an effective tool in countering trafficking in persons and promoting cross-border and regional cooperation.