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Minister of Public Security meets Cambodian top leaders
VGP - Minister of Public Security To Lam paid a courtesy call on Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Supreme Privy Council to the King in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on January 23.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam (L) pays a coutersy visit to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on January 24, 2024 - Photo: VNA
Hun Sen pledged to contribute more to the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Cambodia across spheres, including security.
For his part, To affirmed that Viet Nam always backs Cambodia's national construction and development, expressing his belief that the neighboring country will gain greater achievements in the time ahead.
On January 24, To paid a courtesy visit to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet.
The Cambodian Prime Minister suggested the two ministries intensify cooperation in combatting crimes, especially drug and high-tech ones, and digital transformation, support each other to improve law enforcement capacity, and coordinate in handling legal documents for people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia.
To Lam led a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security to pay an official visit to Cambodia from January 22-24 at the invitation of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha.
At the talks between To Lam and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, they reviewed cooperation outcomes and signed a cooperation agreement between the two ministries for 2024.
Sar Sokh stressed the significance of the visit, saying it offers an opportunity for the two ministries to seek specific measures to advance the relationship between the two ministries to a new level, for the sake of the Vietnamese and Cambodian people, and for peace, stability and development in the region.
The officials shared the view that the Viet Nam-Cambodia relations have been consolidated and strengthened, with the traditional friendship between the two ministries serving as a pillar.
The two sides have maintained close coordination in the fight against crimes, they said, adding that thanks to efforts by the public security forces, security and order in border areas has been ensured.
The officials agreed to increase information exchanges and continue coordination in preventing plots by hostile forces, maintaining security and social order and safety, and fighting cross-border crimes./.