Hong Kong to Host INTERPOL’s 94th General Assembly and 231st Executive Committee Session

The Hong Kong Government Gazette published an order granting INTERPOL and its personnel the privileges and immunities required for the 94th General Assembly (GA) and the 231st Executive Committee Session, both scheduled to take place in Hong Kong. The GA will convene from November 30 to December 3, while the Executive Committee will meet on November 29. The order, issued under the International Organizations (Privileges & Immunities) Ordinance, implements an agreement signed by the Central People’s Government and INTERPOL that ensures the necessary legal protections for the two meetings. The order will be presented to the Legislative Council for negative vetting on October 21, when it will also take effect. Hong Kong officials emphasized their commitment to a successful delivery, highlighting the “one country, two systems” framework and the city’s policing achievements.