Vietnam and Laos increase public security cooperation

During a talks between the Vietnamese delegation and the Lao Public Security Ministry’s delegation led by Deputy Minister Sinthavong Sayakon, the two sides agreed that the cooperation plans had been carried out effectively.

In particular, the two sides worked together to ensure the complete security and safety of political events taking in each country, especially important international meetings during Laos’ Year of ASEAN Presidency in 2016, contributing to ensuring political security and social order in each country, heightening the international position and prestige of Laos.

In addition, the two sides also successfully organized meetings on cooperation in security and crime prevention, and supported each other in multi-lateral forums as well as regional and international forums in terms of crime prevention.

In 2017, the two sides will continue to maintain and increase meetings between the two ministries’ leaders, as well as public security forces in localities, sharing information and experience in preventing crime, and training cadres.

The two sides will also support each other at regional and world forums in the prevention of crime and in non-traditional security issues; carry out activities to mark 55 years since the establishment of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties and 40^th year of the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty, helping deepen and reinforce the friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States, peoples and public security forces.

During the working visit, the Vietnamese public security delegation met with the Lao Public Security Minister Somkeo Silavong, and Lao Party and State leaders and former leaders./.