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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA (hereinafter referred to as the "Parties"),

Having sought to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries and to increase the bilateral cooperation on the issues of prevention, rescue, recovery and repatriation related to human trafficking especially women and children expeditiously;

Recognizing that human trafficking especially women and children is a gross violation of their rights and dignity; Gravely concerned that human trafficking especially women and children has a negative impact on women and children's physical, sexual and mental health, moral development and is detrimental to the social norms and values of the society;

Taking into account that transnational criminal groups and organizations are actively involved in human trafficking especially women and children and that such transnational organized crimes have affected not only in the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Cambodia but also the region and the global community at large;

Confirming that the Parties share the common concern against transnational human trafficking especially women and children as addressed from time to time;

Recalling also the relevant international and regional instruments relating to prevention of trafficking in women and children;

Convinced that prevention and combating of the crime of human trafficking especially women and children by mutual cooperation through law enforcement and criminal procedures is an effective

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