A mutual legal assistance treaty with Belize has advanced in Taiwan’s legislature.
Taiwan and Belize signed the treaty last September following a year of negotiations. Once the treaty goes into effect, the two sides will be able to work together on criminal investigations, case reviews and crime prevention.
This is the seventh such treaty that Taiwan has inked with another country. It has signed similar pacts with the United States, China, the Philippines, South Africa, Poland and Nauru.
Deputy Justice Minister Tsai Pi-chung spoke about the treaty after it advanced in the legislature on Monday. He says it boosts Taiwan’s efforts to participate in the global fight against cross-border crime.
Tsai says law enforcement officials from the two countries will be able to conduct joint investigations, which will cut down on costs and boost efficiency.