Hosted by the Indonesian National Police Academy (INPA), GAAM 9 convened 53 delegates representing 16 member institutions, one dialogue partner, and one prospective member institution from 13 countries across the region.

Under the theme “Strengthening Regional Police Training Cooperation for Future Security Challenges”, the meeting aimed to foster exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovations in police education and training. In his opening remarks, Mr. Park Min Yung, Vice President of the Korean National Police University and representative of the APTA President, highlighted the significance of multilateral cooperation amid evolving security landscapes in Asia.

Senior Colonel Nguyen Dang Sau, Head of the people’s police academy’s delegation, attended the GAAM 9 in Indonesia

A key outcome of the meeting was the unanimous admission of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan (AMIA) as a new member of APTA. The assembly also received a progress report on the 2024–2028 APTA Strategy and Roadmap presented by Mr. Gho Seok Kil, Director of the APTA Secretariat. The report emphasized three strategic objectives: enhancing institutional efficiency, promoting student-centered programs, and reinforcing APTA’s role as a regional and global platform.

Another important agenda item was the adoption of new regulations concerning the Police Academy Students Festival in Asia (PASFA). Additionally, two thematic committees were officially established: the Academic Committee, chaired by the University of Internal Affairs of Mongolia, and the Publication Committee, led by the Indonesian National Police Academy.

Head of delegations attending the GAAM 9

During the event, INPA also presented updates on preparations for PASFA 2025, which will feature a six-day program including the International Undergraduate Conference in Policing (IUCP), cultural showcases, and academic-sporting festivals. Meanwhile, the University of Internal Affairs of Mongolia announced its plan to host GAAM 2026, which will be held alongside the Mini Nadam Festival and a graduation ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square.

The delegations from the People’s Police Academy and the People’s Police University of Viet Nam actively engaged in discussions and formally registered to join the newly established thematic committees, demonstrating Viet Nam’s strong commitment to regional police training cooperation.

Delegates of the GAAM 9

The assembly concluded successfully with closing remarks from the APTA President, who encouraged member institutions to consider hosting future APTA events and expressed the hope that leadership of APTA would be diversified after the term of the Korean National Police University ends in 2027, in order to enhance inclusivity and sustainability within the network.

Following the General Assembly, delegates also participated in the International Academic Conference titled “Advancing Police Education, Training and Practice” hosted by the Indonesian National Police Academy.