Public security minister pays courtesy call to Sultan of Brunei
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam paid a courtesy call to Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan capital city on February 15.
The meeting between Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam (second, right) and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (first, right) on February 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security Gen.To Lam paid a courtesy call to Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in BandarSeri Begawan capital city on February 15.
Welcoming the delegation of the VietnameseMinistry of Public Security, the Sultan of Brunei said their visit will helpenhance the two countries’ cooperation, especially between his country’s lawenforcement agencies and the Vietnamese ministry.
He spoke highly of the outcomes of the talksbetween Minister To Lam and Maj. Gen. Awang Halbi bin Mohd Yussof, SecondMinister of Defence and Chairman of the National Security Committee of Brunei.
The Sultan expressed his hope that the two sideswill continue strengthening cooperation in the fields they have strength in,especially fighting against transnational crimes, terrorism, drug crime,cybercrime, and economic crime.
For his part, Minister To Lam said he hopes theSultan will keep supporting and directing Brunei’s law enforcement agencies tobolster ties with the Vietnamese ministry in safeguarding national security andcombating crimes.
He also called on the two countries to soonbuild an action programme for implementing their comprehensive partnership,which was set up during the Sultan’s visit to Vietnam in March 2019.
Besides, they should continue supporting eachother and coordinating their stances at international forums, particularly theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations.
Vietnam and Brunei should also actively consulteach other and cooperate with other ASEAN nations in the East Sea issue towardsseriously implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DOC) in theEast Sea and building an effective, substantive and binding code of conduct(COC) in the waters that ensures interests of the parties concerned and accordswith international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of theSea, the official added.
During his stay in Brunei, Minister To Lam andhis entourage also had a meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in thecountry./.
Vietnam and Brunei have issued a joint statement on the establishment of their comprehensive partnership during the state visit to Vietnam by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah from March 26-28.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said the establishment of the Vietnam-Brunei comprehensive partnership will open up new chapters for the bilateral relations.
A delegation of Hanoi led by Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dao Duc Toan paid working trips to Myanmar, Brunei and Indonesia from July 28 to August 8.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh received Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, on January 17 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ retreat.
The security forces of Vietnam and Brunei have agreed to bolster comprehensive collaboration, particularly in the fight against traditional and non-traditional crimes.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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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 meeting between Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam (second, right) and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (first, right) on February 15 (Photo: VNA) 
