Berlin (VNA) - Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Public Security, led a delegation to Germany from September 17-21 at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
During their stay, the Vietnamese delegation had a working session with Christoph de Vries, State Secretary of the ministry. The two sides discussed strengthening cooperation in crime prevention, passport and immigration management, border control, firefighting and rescue, crisis management, and population management.
Both sides underlined the growing Vietnam–Germany relationship since diplomatic relations were established in 1975 and elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2011. Germany remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Europe and a key gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter the EU market.
Law enforcement cooperation has advanced in recent years, with regular exchanges and joint operations. The two ministries agreed to intensify information sharing, case verification, and extradition via diplomatic and Interpol channels, while coordinating in ensuring safety for citizens studying, working, and traveling in each country.
Looking ahead, Vietnam and Germany will expand delegation exchanges and speed up negotiations for the signing of important documents such as the agreement on the exchange and protection of classified information and the Memorandum of Understanding on cybersecurity.
Germany proposed supporting Vietnam in modernising its passport control systems at international border gates through biometric technology and electronic passport authentication; sharing data on forged passports and illegal migration activities; and coordinating the organisation of training courses for Vietnam’s border forces on combating illegal immigration, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling.
Discussions also covered German support in technology transfer and the supply of modern equipment such as fire trucks, rescue machinery, and data analysis software. Germany expressed its willingness to share experience in crisis management, the development of a national population database, and the protection of personal data.
The two sides also discussed the resumption and deployment of police liaison officers to facilitate information exchange on drug-related crimes and illegal migration; enhancing cooperation in capacity-building, foreign language training, and professional skills for law enforcement personnel; and closely coordinating to ensure security and safety for diplomatic missions, high-level delegations, and citizens of both countries.
On the occasion, Tuyen invited Christoph de Vries to visit Vietnam and attend the upcoming signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi this October.
The delegation also met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Berlin and held a working session with Ludwig Huber, Vice President of Muehlbauer Group, on cooperation in technology and security solutions. /.
