Public security minister holds talks with Chinese counterpart
Minister of Public Security Gen. Tran Dai Quang and his Chinese counterpart Guo Shengkun held talks in Beijing on October 24 within the framework of the ASEAN-China ministerial dialogue.
Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang (right) and Secretary of the Chinese Party Committee’s Commission for Political and Legal Affairs Meng Jianzhu (Source: VNA)
Minister of Public Security Gen. Tran Dai Quang and his Chinese counterpart Guo Shengkun held talks in Beijing on October 24 within the framework of the ASEAN-China ministerial dialogue on law enforcement and security cooperation.
They agreed to realise common perceptions reached by their leaders and take practical actions to foster comprehensive and widespread cooperation in law enforcement and fighting organised, trans-national, terrorism, cyber and human trafficking crimes.
Crackdowns on crimes at border areas as well as measures to ensure safety for Vietnamese and Chinese citizens living in each other’s country will continue.
Both sides vowed to intensify personnel training and provide technical equipment used for crime prevention and immigration management.
Meeting Politburo member and Secretary of the Chinese Party Committee’s Commission for Political and Legal Affairs Meng Jianzhu, Quang said the upcoming Vietnam visit by Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping will be a significant milestone in the traditional ties between the two Parties, States and peoples.
Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with China and sincerely looks forward to fostering the ties for the sake of the two peoples, he stated.
He also hailed positive progress of coordination between the two public security forces since their fourth meeting on anti-crime cooperation held in Beijing in 2014.
Meng, for his part, affirmed that the Chinese Party, State and people continually value and desire to strengthen the friendship and collaboration with Vietnam.
As part of the dialogue, the Vietnamese minister also met bilaterally with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Kheng, Lao Minister of Security Somkeo Silavong, and Singaporean Senior Minister of State Desmond Lee.
They discussed joint work in fighting crimes and dealing with traditional and non-traditional security challenges.-VNA
The 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) and its related meetings concluded on October 1 with the adoption of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on combating transnational crime.
The ASEAN-China Ministerial Dialogue on Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation took place in Beijing on October 23 on the theme of “Security for Prosperity”.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang (right) and Secretary of the Chinese Party Committee’s Commission for Political and Legal Affairs Meng Jianzhu (Source: VNA)
