Public Security Minister active in UK

Minister of Public Security, Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam met with UK Minister of State for Immigration Caroline Nokes and Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field in London on November 22, as part of his visit to the country at the invitation of UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid.
Public Security Minister active in UK ảnh 1Minister of Public Security, Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam (L) meets with UK Minister of State for Immigration Caroline Nokes (Photo: VNA)

London (VNA) -
Minister of Public Security,Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam met with UK Minister of State for Immigration CarolineNokes and Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field in London onNovember 22, as part of his visit to the country at the invitation of UK HomeSecretary Sajid Javid.

Receiving the Vietnamese guest, Nokes highlighted outcomesof the talks between representatives of the Vietnam’s ministry and the UK HomeOffice a day earlier, particularly their signing of a memorandum ofunderstanding (MoU) on anti-human trafficking cooperation.

She said the MoU reflects efforts and goodwill from both sidesin the matter, which is currently a priority of the UK Government.

For his part, Lam said the two bodies have worked closely incrime prevention to safeguard social security and order of both nations.

He underscored the exchange and management of immigration informationas one of the most effective cooperation aspects between the two bodies.

The two sides agreed to further improve the exchangefollowing their signed MoU on the matter. They said they will collaborate inverifying information related to illegal entry and exit and in handling therepatriation of Vietnamese citizens.

They pledged to create favorable conditions for theircitizens to enter their respective nations for employment, business, tourismand education, considering this a measure to deal with the illegal entry andexit problem.

At the meeting with Mark Field, both Lam and his hostpraised the fruitful growth of Vietnam – UK strategic partnership since its elevationin 2010.

They also mentioned increasing cooperation between theVietnam’s ministry and the UK Home Office in anti-human trafficking viafrequent exchanges of delegations and information as well as their signing ofthe MoU.

Lam said his ministry is looking forward to more assistancefrom the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and law enforcement agencies in offeringeducation, training and technical support for Vietnamese security personnel.

He asked the UK office to facilitate expandingengagement between the two countries’ law enforcement bodies.-VNA
VNA

See more

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) meets with General Director of Samsung Vietnam Choi Joo Ho in Hanoi on February 12. (Photo: VNA)

PM receives Samsung Vietnam leaders

PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked Samsung Vietnam General Director Choi Joo Ho for his contributions to the development of Samsung Vietnam and the relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivered an opening speech at the session. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly convenes 9th extraordinary session

During the 8-day session, the legislators will review and pass the drafts of the revised law on amendments and supplements to the Law on organisation of the NA, the revised Law on organisation of the Government, and the revised Law on promulgation of legal documents.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (L) and Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Lao, UAE leaders in Dubai

Meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son provided an overview of Vietnam's socio-economic achievements and drastic measures the country has taken to realise the Resolution on continued reform and re-organisation of the political system for streamlined, effective and efficient operations.

The National Assembly House in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

NA’s 9th extraordinary session to open on February 12

During the 8-day session, legislators will review and pass the drafts of the revised law on amendments and supplements to the Law on organisation of the NA, the revised Law on organisation of the Government, and the revised Law on promulgation of legal documents.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien speaks at the forum (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam attends 14th Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial Forum

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien stressed that the world is undergoing era-defining transformations. Against this backdrop, the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) has proven effective in managing regional security, fostering dialogue, and enhancing cooperation to address emerging challenges, helping to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.

Australian official lauds thriving partnership with Vietnam

Australian official lauds thriving partnership with Vietnam

Australian Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill suggested the two countries work closely on people-to-people exchange and promote tourism activities, noting with satisfaction the rapid increase in the number of Australian visitors to Vietnam and welcoming more Vietnamese tourists to the Australian shores.