VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh has asked the Vietnamese and Chinese Public Security ministries to strengthen their cooperation, paying particular attention to shared border areas in order to create borders characterised by peace and friendship.

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh received the Chinese Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu in Hanoi on Dec. 5. (Photo: VOV)

Vietnam, China police forces enhance crime prevention links

The first public security ministerial meeting between Vietnam and China on cooperation in crime prevention took place in Hanoi on Dec. 5.

In his opening speech, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General Le Hong Anh suggested that the two police forces tighten their links to better contribute to developing their respective countries and ensuring peaceful lives for the citizens of both countries.

The two countries’ common issues regarding crime prevention should be dealt with in accordance with cooperative agreements and letters of intent approved by the two Governments and international conventions that Vietnam and China have acceded to, the Vietnamese minister affirmed.

The meeting, co-chaired by General Le Hong Anh, and his Chinese counterpart, Meng Jianzhu, reviewed bilateral ties regarding policing and discussed measures to deal with emerging issues in the fight against crime in order to ensure the security of each country as well as their common borders.

To strengthen future cooperation, the two ministries will propose that the two Governments sign a bilateral agreement on extradition and the prevention of human trafficking to create a legal framework for the two sides to deal with trans-national crime in a more effective manner.

The two partners will also increase the frequency of regular meetings across all levels and work to develop information-sharing and cultural and sport exchanges, particularly in border areas.

(Source: VNA)