Public security ministry wants increased ties with Australia
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security wants to consolidate cooperation with Australian law enforcement agencies to protect national security, social safety and stability of each country
Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) and Australian Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton (Source: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – TheVietnamese Ministry of Public Security wants to consolidate cooperation withAustralian law enforcement agencies to protect national security, social safetyand stability of each country, said visiting Minister To Lam during talks with AustralianMinister of Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton on December 12.
Lam said his visit marks animportant milestone to beef up ties between the Vietnamese Ministry of PublicSecurity and Australian law enforcement agencies, including the Ministry ofImmigration and Border Protection.
Dutton, for his part, expressedhis delight at the development of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnershipover the past time and the recent signing of the Australia-Vietnam ActionProgramme for 2016-2019 during Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh’s visit onNovember 30.
At the talks, the two sidespledged to continue effectively realising signed agreements, improving the efficiencyof existing cooperation channels, facilitating the exchange of all-levelvisits, combating human trafficking rings and illegal immigration.
They will also reinforce trainingof cadres working in immigration management and offer mutual support atmultilateral forums, international seminars and conferences.
They agreed to give advices to thetwo governments to extend bilateral ties across natural energy exploitation,animal breeding, cultivation of industrial plants and mining.
Concluding the talks, they signeda memorandum of understanding on welcoming back illegal Vietnamese immigrants.
Meeting Commissioner of theAustralian Federal Police Andrew Colvin the same day, Lam informed the host ofthe MoU signing and achievements in fighting trans-national crimes between thetwo sides.
In order to enhance bilateralties, host and guest agreed that priority should be given to therecently-signed 2016-2019 action programme and a number of valid agreements onextradition or transfer of sentenced persons./.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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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 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.
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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 Public Security To Lam (R) and Australian Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton (Source: VNA) 
