Vietnamese, Lao Ministries of Public Security strengthen cooperation
The close cooperation between the Ministries of Public Security of Vietnam and Laos has contributed to deepening and consolidating the special friendship and solidarity between the two Parties, States and peoples.
An overview of talks between Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam and his Lao counterpart Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The close cooperation between the Ministries ofPublic Security of Vietnam and Laos has contributed to deepening andconsolidating the special friendship and solidarity between the two Parties,States and peoples.
The assessment was shared by both Vietnamese Minister of PublicSecurity Gen. To Lam and his Lao counterpart Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong duringtheir talks in Hanoi on January 9.
Gen. Lam said that in 2021, despite complicated developmentsof the COVID-19 pandemic, the two ministries intensified cooperation inensuring national security and social order and safety in each country, and in sharing information related to all kinds of crimes, especially drugtraffickers and transnational crime.
The Vietnamese side helped train 280 Lao officers, andprovided medical equipment and supplies to support the Lao ministry’s fightagainst COVID-19.
Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong expressed his hope that theministries’ cooperation will develop further, contributing to ensuring socialsafety, order, security and stability.
Gen. To Lam (R) chairs a welcome ceremony for Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong (Photo: VNA)
This year, the two sides will continue with coordination in handlingarising cases quickly so as not to let hostile forces and criminals harm thesecurity and order of the two countries, while seriously implementing the 2022Cooperation Plan, and strengthening the exchange of information of mutualconcern, especially the world and regional situations that affect the twonations’ security and order.
The two sides will effectively implement internationaltreaties and agreements to which they are signatories; accelerate negotiationstowards the signing of an agreement on extradition, and another on mutualprotection and exchange of classified information between the two Governments;and support each other at world and regional forums in ensuring security, peaceand stability in the region and the world as well as in the fight against crimes.
They will cooperate to effectively carry out activities to celebrate the Yearof Friendship and Solidarity between Vietnam - Laos, Laos – Vietnam in 2022, aswell as the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations andthe 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendshipand Cooperation.
Concluding the talks, the two ministers witnessed thesigning of several cooperation documents between the ministries’ units.
Lao State's orders presented to 16 collectives and 41 individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (Photo: VNA)
They later co-chaired a ceremony to present the Lao State's orders to 16 collectives and 41 individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Vietnamese people's public security forces (August 19, 1945-2020)./.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh shared the view that both sides must foster closer coordination and come up with breakthrough measures to enhance their cooperation’s effectiveness while meeting in Hanoi on January 8.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong received Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8, describing his guest’s official visit to Vietnam as a demonstration of the close-knit and special ties between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath visited former Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Ngo Xuan Lich in Hanoi on January 8.
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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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
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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.
An overview of talks between Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam and his Lao counterpart Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong (Photo: VNA) 
Gen. To Lam (R) chairs a welcome ceremony for Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong (Photo: VNA) 
Lao State's orders presented to 16 collectives and 41 individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (Photo: VNA) 
