Australia’s top federal police official is preparing to publicly outline a vision for greater Pacific policing cooperation, including an INTERPOL-focused approach, in a message directed to China. The reporting describes the planned comments as part of a broader effort to strengthen law enforcement coordination across the Pacific region. The West Australian and PerthNow both frame the announcement as potentially affecting China’s interests or influence in the region, though neither account provides detailed specifics about the proposed pact in the available excerpts.
Across the two sources, the central points are that the AFP chief will “spruik” or promote the initiative, that the initiative relates to Pacific policing arrangements, and that INTERPOL is part of the message. Both outlets also indicate the communication is aimed at China, suggesting an attempt to shape or respond to Beijing’s regional role through law-enforcement cooperation and public diplomacy. The excerpts do not detail timelines, participating countries, or the operational elements of the proposed agreement.
