Home Minister Sudan Gurung leaves for UAE to attend World Police Summit

Home Minister Sudan Gurung departed for the United Arab Emirates on Friday to participate in the upcoming World Police Summit held in Dubai. Travelling following an official invitation extended by the UAE government, the minister left in the evening, according to details provided by his secretariat. The international conference brings together delegates to discuss cooperation in law enforcement and new developments in security technology. The official agenda encompasses various high-level policy discussions, technical workshops, thematic sessions, and roundtable meetings alongside exhibitions and the World Police Awards. Discussions at the summit will address emerging security threats and technological innovations such as autonomous robots, drones, artificial intelligence-based policing, digital transformation, and the prevention of cyberattacks and digital fraud. Furthermore, the programme is structured around 14 thematic areas covering modern forensic technologies, criminal investigations, intelligence sharing, cryptocurrency tracking, and financial crime prevention. Additional focus areas include drug trafficking, organised crime, border security, smart security systems, satellite intelligence, and space security, alongside defence and crisis response capabilities. The gathering serves as a platform for exchanging emerging practices and strategies in crime prevention and control among international participants. The minister's schedule includes active participation in the planned sessions addressing modern policing challenges and global security frameworks throughout the duration of the event.