Vietnam attends international security meeting in Russia
A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Public Security General To Lam is attending the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Russia’s St. Petersburg city from April 23-25.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam speaks a the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation ledby Minister of Public Security General To Lam is attending the 12thInternational Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Russia’s St.Petersburg city from April 23-25.
The event brings together security councilsecretaries, national security advisors and assistants, deputy prime ministers, and heads of law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies of 106 countriesand territories, along with representatives of 10 international organisations.
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushevsaid at a plenary session on April 24 that the meeting opens up opportunitiesfor the delegates to exchange experience and to seek new approaches and commonsolutions to pressing regional and global security issues.
In his remarks sent to the meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin saidinternational terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of the 21st century,and highlighted the issue of safeguarding the information space from bothexternal and internal threats.
“This topic holds importance for all nations, as itsignificantly contributes to ensuring national security, social stability, andeconomic development,” he said.
“We strongly advocate for the systematic andconcerted efforts of the global community in establishing unified, legallybinding norms and principles governing state conduct in the information domain.”
Addressing the plenary session, Lam briefed theparticipants on the high-tech crime situation in Vietnam which is among the threeAsia-Pacific countries hardest hit by cyberattacks.
The minister stressed the need to promote multilateralcooperation within such frameworks as the International Criminal Police Organisation(Interpol), the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol),the ASEAN National Police (Aseanpol), and other mechanisms to regulate andsupport countries in ensuring cyber security, and preventing, fighting andhandling cybercrime and transnational crime.
Vietnam wishes to further exchange experience andinitiatives with partners and international friends in crime prevention andcontrol, and protecting national sovereignty in cyberspace, he said.
On April 23, Lam had a bilateral meeting with Patrushev,during which they shared the wish to enhance dialogues and collaborationbetween law enforcement forces of the two countries./.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son is leading a delegation on a working visit to Russia from April 15-20 to bolster education and training collaboration between the two countries.
Challenges to the energy sectors of Vietnam and Russia, as well as solutions to them were discussed at an international roundtable held at Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MEI) on April 16.
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.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam speaks a the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
