Vietnam, France beef up security, anti-crime cooperation
Minister of Public Security General To Lam held talks with French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin on November 4 in the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to France.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam held talks with French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin on November 4. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Minister of Public Security General To Lam held talks withFrench Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmaninon November 4 in the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s officialvisit to France.
Minister Darmanin affirmed the importance of General To Lam’svisit, which he said contributes to promoting bilateral collaboration insecurity and order, especially in fighting transnational crimes such aseconomic crimes, illegal migration and high-tech crimes.
The minister affirmed France’s commitment to continue makingactive contribution to the maintenance of peace, stability, security and safetyof maritime and aviation in the East Sea, while strengthening collaboration withthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in all fields, including enhancinglaw enforcement capacity at sea of all countries in the East Sea region.
France is willing to intensify cooperation with Vietnam insecurity and police affairs, particularly training and providing equipment forVietnam’s firefighters and emergency rescuers.
Minister Lam said Vietnam always considers France one of thetop partners in its external policy for peace, cooperation and development inthe region and the world. Vietnam appreciates France’s role in the EU and its strategyon France and Security in the Indo-Pacific, he said.
Lam noted that the cooperative ties between the twoministries are growing more effective in many aspects, such as sharing professionalinformation and criminal data, training, and fighting transnational crime,especially human trafficking and high tech crime.
The two sides agreed to bolster their partnership via increasingmutual visits, sharing information, and work together to fight illegalmigration.
At the end of their talks, the two ministers signed a letterof intent on the French ministry’s help to improve the capacity of firefightingand search and rescue for Vietnam./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his French counterpart Jean Castex in Paris on November 3 evening (local time), during which he stressed the importance of the relations with France in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-France business forum on November 4 in the framework of his official visit to France and witnessed the exchange of 29 cooperative agreements between ministries, sectors, organisations and companies of Vietnam and partners from France and some European countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh spoke highly of the important contributions of Vietnamese and French legislatures to the relations between the two countries and cooperation between their localities, at a meeting with French National Assembly President Richard Ferrand on November 4.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
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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According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
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Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
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Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
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Minister of Public Security General To Lam held talks with French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin on November 4. (Photo: VNA) 
