Viet Nam formulates int’l cooperative mechanism to protect citizens in Cambodia
VGP - The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively working with partner countries to improve citizen protection efforts and strengthen the fight against organized crime in Cambodia and beyond, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on October 16.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang - Photo: VNA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructed Vietnamese representative missions in Cambodia to constantly monitor the situation, put in place corresponding countermeasures, and engage in close coordination with competent authorities at home and in Cambodia to implement citizen protection measures effectively and in a timely manner," the spokesperson said.
Regarding the detention of eight Vietnamese nationals by Cambodian authorities in a recent raid on scam operations, the foreign ministry said Vietnamese representative missions in Cambodia had proactively contacted Cambodian authorities to verify the case.
"They also requested the Cambodian side to ensure the security, safety and living conditions for Vietnamese citizens and to coordinate in the initial identification process," Spokesperson Pham said.
The foreign ministry has instructed relevant departments and representative missions to work closely with domestic agencies and Cambodian authorities to carry out necessary consular procedures for the prompt repatriation of Vietnamese citizens.
In the coming days, 33 Vietnamese citizens are expected to be brought home from Cambodia./.
