Public security force urged to prevent and push back new challenges in national defence
The public security force needs to continue its core and pioneering role in preventing and pushing back emerging risks and challenges in national defence, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 21.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (5th from right) and delegates in a group photo. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The public security forceneeds to continue its core and pioneering role in preventing and pushing back emerging risks and challenges in national defence, President Nguyen XuanPhuc said on December 21.
Addressing the Central Public Security PartyCommittee’s conference reviewing the 10-year implementation of the resolutionadopted at the 8th plenum of the 11th Party CentralCommittee on the strategy on national defence in the new situation, the Presidenthailed the committee for its leadership and instruction in safeguarding internalpolitical security, as well as economic, cultural and cyber security.
The committee has played a role in promoting thegreat national unity bloc and building a strong grassroots-level politicalsystem, he added.
The Ministry of Public Security has developed astrong, pure, elite and modern force, meeting requirements in the newsituation, said President Phuc, who is also head of the steering committee on building aproject reviewing the 10-year implementation of the resolution.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
He asked the committee to raise more proposalsregarding national defence in the new situation, utilise opportunities and workto push back risks and challenges, making national defence and securityimportant resources for national development.
The committee should bring into full play theefficiency of international cooperation in security and order to handle complexissues and expand collaboration in other spheres, he suggested.
In his closing remarks, Minister of Public SecurityGeneral To Lam called on the public security force to consider the nation’sinterests as the ultimate goal, noting that national defence should go withenhancing and consolidating potential and strength to cope with acts of armedaggression from the outside./.
The investigation agency under the Ministry of Public Security has issued decisions to prosecute, arrest and search the residences and workplaces of seven more individuals for their involvement in a bribery case at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in Hanoi and some other cities and provinces.
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam has expressed his belief that on the back of the Vietnam-Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia, ties between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and Japanese partners, especially the Japan International Cooperation Agency, will continue to grow.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 78th National Public Security Conference that opened in Hanoi on December 19, saying that the force has greatly contributed to Vietnam’s achievements this year.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (5th from right) and delegates in a group photo. (Source: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
