Vientiane:Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Vanthong Kongmany convened in Vientiane on October 9 to discuss measures for strengthening bilateral cooperation in fighting transnational crime.
According to Lao News Agency, the meeting was part of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's official visit to Laos. The ministers emphasized the robust Vietnam-Laos relationship, highlighting defense and security as a core aspect of their bilateral ties.
They noted significant advancements in various sectors including economy, infrastructure, trade, investment, energy, and digital transformation. Both countries have also collaborated closely within ASEAN, the United Nations, and other regional frameworks.
The meeting addressed ongoing preparations for major anniversary events in 2027, which will include high-level meetings between public security leaders from both nations. Over recent years, the cooperation between the two ministries has led to enhanced information sharing and successful joint operations against crime, particularly targeting drug-related offenses.
The ministers agreed to maintain current cooperation agreements and to continue sharing information on cases involving individuals from both countries. Plans were laid to create joint task forces and coordinate investigations into criminal cases and transnational crime networks, with a focus on drug trafficking, human trafficking, and high-tech crime.
Additionally, on October 8, the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security handed over a population management and citizen identification system to Laos, witnessed by both Vietnamese and Lao Prime Ministers.