Vietnamese, Chinese public security ministries strengthen cooperation
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Chen Siyuan.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam hosts a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Chen Siyuan. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Public Security GeneralTo Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security ChenSiyuan.
At the meeting, Lam stressed that the relationshipbetween the two ministries has been tightened, becoming an important pillar ofthe Vietnam-China ties and playing a crucial role in consolidating strategic trustbetween the two Parties and countries.
The minister expressed his belief that Chen’s visit willbe a success and a milestone in cooperation between the two ministries in thenew period.
Lam suggested the two sides seriously materialisehigh-level common perceptions and signed cooperation documents, and strengthencollaboration in fighting cross-border crimes, citizen protection and lawenforcement within multilateral frameworks, for peace, stability, cooperation anddevelopment in the region.
Later the same day, Chen and his Vietnamese counterpartLe Quoc Hung co-chaired the first deputy ministerial-level dialogueon political security between the two ministries.
The two sides exchanged views on regional andinternational issues of shared concern, and reviewed and set out orientationsfor their cooperation in political security in the time ahead.
They consented to effectively implement theVietnam-China joint statement and other cooperation documents the two countrieshave reached.
The ministries will also step up experience exchangeand cooperation in economic, cultural, ideological and cyber security,immigration management, counterterrorism, and personnel training, among otherareas, and hold joint border patrols.
At the end of the meeting, the two officers signed amemorandum of understanding on cooperation in political security between thetwo ministries./.
The Vietnam-China relationship has experienced ups and downs over the past more than seven decades (January 18, 1950-2023), yet friendship and cooperation between the two countries have remained the mainstream.
Vietnam and China have agreed to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, striving for their peoples’ happiness and for the peace and progress of humankind, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on December 14.
The Vietnamese Party and State always value and give top priority to the Vietnam-China relations, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Popularisation and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia said on January 10.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam hosts a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Chen Siyuan. (Photo: VNA) 
