The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila hosted a three-day visit by the Norwegian National Police Directorate to strengthen cooperation with the Philippine National Police, the embassy states in a press release.
The delegation, led by Lars Erik Alfheim, met with Philippine police officials in Quezon City. Discussions focused on joint efforts to combat cybercrime, including online sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
According to Christian Halaas Lyster, cooperation between the two countries remains key to addressing these crimes. Norwegian authorities continue to support Philippine law enforcement through the Nordic Police Liaison Office.
The visit also included talks on finalising a memorandum of understanding between the two police forces. The agreement aims to strengthen information sharing and joint investigations between Norway and Philippines.
The Norwegian delegation further met with officials from the Department of Justice and visited the Philippine National Police Academy. The programme included discussions on legal frameworks, training, and leadership in modern policing.
