PM attends 76th national public security conference
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc commended the police sector in general and the Central Public Security Party Committee and police forces in localities in particular for performing their core role of ensuring national security and social order and safety during 2020, especially in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters and in subsequent rescue efforts.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc commended the policesector in general and the Central Public SecurityParty Committee and police forces in localities in particular for performingtheir core role of ensuring national security and social order and safety during2020, especially in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disastersand in subsequent rescue efforts.
Addressing the 76th national public security conference in HCM City onDecember 7, the PM affirmed that the sector’s efforts have contributed to completingthe country’s socio-economic development goals.
The sector has deployed synchronous plans to protect the security and safety ofParty Congresses at all levels towards the 13th National Party Congress,as well as the country’s key external events, and provided internal politicalprotection and fought the incorrect views of hostile forces, he said.
He underlined the efforts of the sector in curbing crimes, especially those relatingto corruption, “black” credit, drug trafficking, online gambling, and trade fraud.
He especially praised the sector for ensuring religious security in “hotspots”, saying that coordination between the police forceand the Government Committee for Religious Affairs in the work has proven effective.
While acknowledging and praising the sector’s determination to speed up a projectto build a national population database and one tosimplify administrative procedures and citizenship papers, the PM spoke highly of thelaunch of the publicservice portal of the Ministry of Public Security, saying that thiswill result in fundamentalchanges to residential management.
On the occasion, he pressed a button to launch the ministry’s portal, which provides289 online administrative procedures at level 2 and above.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Security General To Lam pointed out the difficulties and challenges facing the sector inensuring security and social order as the global and regional situation continuesto evolve in a rapid, complex, and unpredictable manner.
Delegates focused discussions on solutions to innovate and improve the efficiencyof security work while demonstrating their determination to successfully implementthe goals and tasks of the sector in 2021 and subsequent years./.
The national steering committee for cyber safety and security made its debut and convened its first meeting in Hanoi on November 24 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also head of the committee.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasized his requirement to build a clean and strong police force, which is fully devoted to the country, the people, the Party and the political system.
The Investigation Security Agency of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security on December 3 decided to launch criminal proceedings against persons who were involved in transmitting COVID-19, in accordance with Article 240 of the Criminal Code 2015.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) 
