Vietnam, Cambodia hold first judicial conference for border provinces
Law enforcement representatives from Vietnamese and Cambodian localities sharing the borderline met in the first judicial conference in Vietnam’s southern province of Tay Ninh on August 29.
Justice Ministries' officials of Vietnam and Cambodia at the conference (Photo: VNA)
TayNinh (VNA) – Law enforcement representatives from Vietnamese andCambodian localities sharing the borderline met in the first judicial conferencein Vietnam’s southern province of Tay Ninh on August 29.
Thefunction was co-chaired by Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long and his Cambodiancounterpart Ang Vong Vathana.
Longsaid the function holds significant meaning in boosting bilateral judicialcooperation.
Henoted that under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on law and justicecollaboration signed by the two justice ministries in 2009, exchanges ofhigh-ranking delegations and experts have taken place and agreements on civicjustice support and extradition have been signed.
Vietnam’sborder provinces have also worked to spread legal knowledge, offer legalsupport, and settle disputes among their residents and Cambodians livingnearby.
Theminister urged for deeper and more effective engagements in the coming time tomeet the sides’ demand and potentials, which gained favour among 100 participants.
Theparticipants asked for the completion of internal administrative procedures foragreements on criminal justice support and on transfer of prisoners, which weresigned in December last year, to soon take effect.
Theyrecommended justice agencies in Vietnam – Cambodia border provinces to worktogether in sharing expertise and proposing legal – judicial collaborationsubjects to be included in the MoU on cooperation between Vietnamese andCambodian border localities.
Onthe occasion, the Vietnamese and Cambodian ministries of justice inked theircooperation programme for 2017-2018. The justice academy under the VietnamMinistry of Justice and its Cambodian partner also signed a memorandum ofunderstanding for future joint projects.
Thesecond edition of the conference was set to take place in Cambodia in 2019.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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Justice Ministries' officials of Vietnam and Cambodia at the conference (Photo: VNA)
