Vietnam, Japan advance security cooperation
VOV.VN -Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam and Hachiro Okonogi, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan have consented to bolster security cooperation between the two countries as well as in regional and world security issues.
They reviewed Vietnam-Japan cooperation in law enforcement, saying that the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security strengthened regular links with relevant Japanese agencies.
Since 2013, Vietnam and Japan have taken turns holding five deputy ministerial-level security dialogues, creating an effective cooperative channel thus contributing to the growth of the bilateral ties.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Japanese National Public Safety Commission have worked on various fields such as exchanging information, dealing with regional security, investigating transnational crimes, and ensuring safety for citizens of both nations.
The same day, Minister To Lam had a working session with Shunichi Kuryu, Commissioner General of the National Police Agency of Japan, during which they discussed a training project between the two agencies to enhance capacity for ensuring cyber security and preventing crimes.
The officials also suggested boosting the exchange of experts in specific areas in the future to maintain national security and social order and safety in both nations.