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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Special Correspondent

‘Australia committed to work closely with partners in Asian region to combat maritime crime’

Australia is committed to working closely with all partners in the Asian region to combat maritime crime, especially the scourge of people smuggling and to prevent vulnerable people from being exploited by people smugglers who have no regard for their welfare,” Australian Border Force (ABF) Commander Claire Rees said.

A press release from the Australian Consulate-General, Chennai, said Ms. Rees, during her visit to India and Maldives between July 30 and August 12 participated in the 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in India and Maldivian Coast Guard and other agencies.

“Planned meetings with Australia’s strategic partners India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives underpins the strength of such relationships with our regional allies and the capacity for ongoing dialogue and information sharing,” the release said

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