Vietnamese, Lao public security deputy ministers hold talks
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security Lieut. Gen Nguyen Duy Ngoc held talks with his Lao counterpart Khamkinh Phuilamanivong in Vientiane on August 10.
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister ofPublꦐic Security Lieut. Gen Nguyen Duy Ngoc held talks with his Lao counterpart Khamkinh Phuilamanivong in Vientiane on August10.
Ngoc said he is delighted to hold talks with the Lao Ministry of Public Security onthe occasion of his attendance at the eighth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on DrugMatters in Vientiane. The two sides took the occasion to review bilateral cooperation in the fight against transnational crimes,especially drug and cyber crimes. TheLao Ministry of Public Security has achieved positive results in the nationalanti-drug agenda that has been praised by the Lao Party and Government. The Lao side acknowledged the valuable and effective supportof the Vietnamese counterpart in this field. Inline with the 2023 cooperation plan and the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding ondrug prevention and control between the two ministries, they have promoted the sharing of information on crime, especially drug and transnational crime, and coordinated to hunt wanted criminals who have fled to the othercountry. TheVietnamese Ministry of Public Security has also built and handed over 224 police headquarters to the Lao side to serve the fight against crime, particularly drug crime in areas along the two countries' shared border. The construction of the Lao People's Public SecurityPolitical Academy has been basically completed on time for the new academic year which starts in September.
Bothsides agreed to continue facilitating visits by their leaders, promptlyaddress arising issues and prevent hostile forces and criminal activities from undermine the security and order of both countries.
Theypledged to seriously carry out signed agreements, step up the fight against transnationaཧlcrimes, particularly drug and human trafficking; and work together to preventthird-party organ﷽isations and individuals from using one country's territory toharm the interests, security and stability of the other country.
Hostand guest promised to expedite the implementation of the high-level agreementon border issues, enhance coordination in patrolling, controlling andpreventing illegal entry and exit across the border, especially through unofficialroutes. They will effectively implement international conventions andagreements of which both countries are members, and step up negotiations towardsthe signing of legal documents.
At thesame time, they will work closely together to ensure absolute security andsafety for visits of the two countries' high-level Party and State leaders as well as important events of both countries and protect keyprojects and construction works./.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam has suggested his ministry and its Lao counterpart step up information exchange, and coordinate in preventing impacts of non-traditional security threats on their cooperation.
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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.
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
At the talks (Photo: VNA) 
