Vietnam, Myanmar forge stronger security ties

Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security To Lam and Myanmar’s Minister of Home Affairs Kyaw Swe have agreed to strengthen the exchange of law enforcement experience and information of crimes to better prevent and combat trans-national and emerging crimes.

The ministries will coordinate closely in ensuring security for investment and trade activities as well as for workers, students and tourists of the two countries, the two ministers concurred during their talks in Hanoi on December 5.

Minister To Lam noted that the two Governments signed an agreement on anti-crime in 2004, laying the foundation for the two ministries to expand their partnership in the field.

Amidst complicated regional and world situations, the two sides should forge stronger affiliation and more effective mutual support, while continuing building and completing the legal framework for their cooperation in crime prevention and fight, said Lam.

He also suggested that the two sides strengthen consultations and coordination at multilateral forums such as Interpol and ASEANPOL, thus effectively contributing to the building of an ASEAN Community of peace, stability, cooperation and development.

Meanwhile, Minister Kyaw Swe highly valued the strong political trust and sound cooperation between the two countries as well as the close coordination between the two ministries at the world arena for the safeguarding of interests and security in each country.

He expressed his hope that in the future, the ministries will further promote the outcomes of their partnership and continuously boost their ties so to firmly protect national security and social order and safety in both Vietnam and Myanmar.

During the talks, the two ministers also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two ministries./.