UNODC’s Training Programme on Strengthening Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities
2026/9/30
On 29 September, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) commenced a series of training programmes, funded by Japan, for Bruneian government officials titled “Integrating Advanced Technology and Upholding the Rule of Law: Strengthening Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities in Responding to Emerging Threats in Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific.” Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of Japan Ms MIURA Keiko attended the opening session as guest of honor.
These training programmes, ffximplemented through UNODC, aim to support the strengthening of Brunei’s maritime law enforcement capabilities through training on the extraction of digital evidence, AI-driven analysis, and maritime crime investigations.
In her opening remarks, Ms Miura stated that Japan is committed to collaborating with international organizations, such as UNODC, and partner countries including Brunei Darussalam. She also stated that improving maritime law enforcement capabilities aligns with Japan’s vision of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) which complements the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
These training programmes, ffximplemented through UNODC, aim to support the strengthening of Brunei’s maritime law enforcement capabilities through training on the extraction of digital evidence, AI-driven analysis, and maritime crime investigations.
In her opening remarks, Ms Miura stated that Japan is committed to collaborating with international organizations, such as UNODC, and partner countries including Brunei Darussalam. She also stated that improving maritime law enforcement capabilities aligns with Japan’s vision of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) which complements the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).