The South Asia and Southeast Asia International Security Alliance (hereinafter referred to as "the Alliance") is an international non-governmental organization that collectively addresses security threats and challenges faced by the region. It aims to leverage Yunnan's geographical advantage as China's gateway and bridge to South Asia and Southeast Asia, promote the construction of Kunming Central Legal Affairs Zone, vigorously strengthen foreign-related rule of law construction for South Asia and Southeast Asia, and give full play to the overall advantages of the security service industry by strengthening exchanges and cooperation among Alliance members.

I. Background of Establishment

With the deepening development of current globalization and the further strengthening of international cooperation mechanisms, especially the promotion of China's "Belt and Road" Initiative and the signing of the RCEP agreement, exchanges and cooperation between China and South and Southeast Asian countries have continuously increased. Project investments, trade in goods and services, personnel exchanges, and cooperation mechanisms between them are constantly growing. However, the current global security situation is intricate and complex, with the world facing multiple crises such as geopolitical conflicts, bloc confrontations, and high inflation. Terrorism is rampant, and security incidents threatening personal safety and property occur frequently, making various security issues increasingly severe. Only through the joint actions of relevant countries, especially all countries, can security governance be achieved. Therefore, there is an urgent need to build a framework backed by nations, relying on industries, and with professional organizations as

II. Significance

The establishment of the Alliance can effectively promote economic, trade, and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and South and Southeast Asian regions, ensuring the safety of investments, trade, property, institutions, and personnel among countries and regions within this area. It will provide security measures and guarantees to market entities, coordinate and guide security services, improve the level and quality of security services, enhance communication between the security industry and various government departments and industry practitioners, and form a "government-civilian combined, tiered response" model for protecting the legitimate cross-border interests of enterprises and individuals. This will further promote the establishment of a closer security cooperation network among government departments, relevant enterprises, and related information and crisis management companies, insurance companies, security companies, etc., continuously improve the regional security service guarantee system, collectively address non-traditional security threats and challenges such as terrorism and extremist forces, and provide strong assistance for regional security and stability.

III. Main Functions

Information Exchange: By jointly formulating and implementing security policies and standard norms, strengthening security information exchange and cooperation, and improving the professional capabilities and standards of Alliance members.

Resource Sharing: Integrate relevant resources such as human resources, technology, and business to form a resource-sharing mechanism and promote common development.

Coordinated Interaction: Establish a coordination mechanism to promote economic, trade, and personnel exchanges between China and South and Southeast Asia, facilitate convenient customs clearance and fast visas, and drive the prosperity of regional economic and trade relations.

Win-Win Cooperation: By establishing a new model for exchange and cooperation in the cross-border civilian security service sector within the region, giving full play to the overall advantages of the security service industry, strengthening cooperation among Alliance members, and jointly addressing security threats and challenges faced by the region.

IV. Establishment and First General Assembly

On May 28, the South Asia and Southeast Asia International Security Alliance Establishment and First General Assembly was held at the Comprehensive Training Base of Yunnan Police College in Kunming, Yunnan Province. Approximately 120 representatives from the security service industry from 12 countries and regions, including China, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong (China), and Macau (China), along with leaders from relevant domestic departments, gathered together to participate in the assembly. The assembly officially announced the establishment of the Alliance and elected its first leadership and management team. Mr. Yang Jincai, President of the Asia Pacific Security Association, and Mr. Wu Hongfei, Secretary-General of the Yunnan International Economic, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation Center, served as Honorary Chairmen. Mr. Zhu Junkun, President of the Kunming Security Association, served as Chairman. Mr. Wu Hongning, International Secretary-General of the Asia Pacific Security Association, and Mr. I Baoxin, former International President of the Asia Pacific Security Association (India), served as Vice Chairmen. Mr. He Runquan served as Secretary-General, and Ms. Zhou Ling and Mr. Wang Chengchun served as Deputy Secretary-Generals.