Police forces of Vietnam, Cambodia record fruitful crime fight cooperation
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Cambodian Ministry of Interior reviewed the results of their 2022 cooperation plan and signed a new one for this year at a conference in Hanoi on March 4.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam (R) and Cambodian Deputy PM and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng sign the two ministries' 2023 cooperation plan on March 4. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The VietnameseMinistry of Public Security and the Cambodian Ministry of Interior reviewed theresults of their 2022 cooperation plan and signed a new one for this year at a conference inHanoi on March 4.
Vietnamese Minister of PublicSecurity Gen. To Lam and Cambodian Deputy PM and Minister of Interior SamdechKrolahom Sar Kheng co-chaired the event.
Looking back on cooperation resultslast year, the officials said the two sides maintained sharing informationabout the international and regional situations related to their countries’national security and social order and safety, supported each other atinternational and regional forums, and coordinated to guarantee security andsafety for important political events in each country, including the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related summits in Cambodia.
Vietnam also actively put forthcoordination programmes and plans to crack down on crimes, especially in thetwo countries’ border provinces.
In 2022, despite certain difficultiescaused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the two ministries’ police forces boostedcooperation in crime prevention and control such as exchanging information and verifyingrequests related to criminals on international wanted lists via INTERPOL,ASEANAPOL, the diplomatic channel, specialised departments, and the police forcesin border provinces, thereby obtaining some significant results in crime fight.
Wrapping up the conference, theVietnamese and Cambodian officials signed the cooperation plan for 2023 betweentheir ministries./.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and visiting Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Gen. Tea Banh, reviewed their ministries’ cooperation in 2022 and agreed on a cooperation plan for this year during talks in Hanoi on February 19.
The Vinh Xuong international land and waterway border gate, located on the borderline with Cambodia, was officially opened in Vinh Xuong commune of Tan Chau town, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, on February 23.
The MB Cambodia Bank, Public limited Company (MB Cambodia) officially launched its services on February 27 as a commercial bank wholly invested by Vietnam’s Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB).
A ceremony was held in Chbar Mon city, Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province, on March 3 to mark the completion of upgrades to the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Monument there.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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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.
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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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Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam (R) and Cambodian Deputy PM and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng sign the two ministries' 2023 cooperation plan on March 4. (Photo: VNA) 
