Public security ministry, JICA step up cooperation

Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam hosted Sugano Yuichi, new Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam Office, and his predecessor Akira Shimizu in Hanoi on March 27.
Public security ministry, JICA step up cooperation ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister ofPublic Security Gen. To Lam hosted Sugano Yuichi, new Chief Representative ofthe Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam Office, and his predecessorAkira Shimizu in Hanoi on March 27.

Lam said his ministry has received active cooperation fromJapanese partners in information sharing and exchange, criminal fighting andprevention, human resources training, and non-refundable aid, among otheractivities.

The Vietnamese body has been assisted by JICA through aseries of police capacity training courses and programme, he said, believingthat such joint work will thrive in the time to come based on the countries’ extensivestrategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia.

The minister suggested JICA pay further attention to increasingfunds helping develop the public security force in fields of Japan’sstrength such as high technology, digital transformation, supply of anti-terrorismequipment and means, coastal law enforcement, fire prevention, save and rescue,and personnel training.

He pledged the ministry’s close cooperation with JICA in ensuringsecurity and safety for events celebrating the 50th anniversary ofthe two countries' diplomatic relations, and for Japanese businesses andcitizens living, working, and studying in Vietnam.

Lam expressed his belief that the joint work will continue achievingsuccesses and contribute to fortifying the nations’ ties.

Underscoring the growing Vietnam-Japan relations acrosssectors, particularly economy, human resources, science-technology, and supplychain, the JICA representative vowed to do his best in promoting the relationshipbetween the agency and the ministry./.
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