Vietnam, RoK vow to continue with cooperation in crime combat
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to continue their cooperation in fighting terrorism, drug, high-tech, economic and sex crimes, money laundering and trafficking.
Officials from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the RoK’s Supreme Prosecutor’s Office (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to continuetheir cooperation in fighting terrorism, drug, high-tech, economic and sex crimes,money laundering and trafficking.
Theconsensus was reached during the talks between Vietnamese Minister of PublicSecurity General To Lam and RoK Prosecutor General Moon Moo-il in Seoul on July9.
Thetwo sides also concurred to enhance criminal judicial support and collaborationin the extradition and transfer of sentenced persons, while improving theefficiency of personnel training cooperation.
ProsecutorGeneral Moon Moo-il hailed Minister To Lam’s visit to the RoK, saying that itwill contribute to deepening the strategic cooperative partnership between thetwo countries, as well as between RoK law enforcement agencies and theVietnamese Ministry of Public Security.
TheProsecutor General expressed his regrets for the recent assault on aVietnamese-born wife by her Korean husband, and noted that the RoK’s SupremeProsecutor’s Office is working with competent agencies to promptly deal with theincident, ensuring legitimate rights and interests of foreigners married to Koreans.
Forhis part, Lam thanked the active engagement of the Supreme Prosecutor’s Officeand other relevant agencies of the RoK in the investigation and settlement ofthe abuse case.
Hostand guest highlighted the strong development across spheres of the Vietnam-RoKrelations since the two countries set up diplomatic ties 25 years ago,especially since they elevated their relationship to a strategic cooperativepartnership in 2009.
Theytook note of the effective implementation of a memorandum of understanding(MoU) on cooperation in cross-border crime combat, which was signed between theVietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the RoK Supreme Prosecutor’s Office duringMoon’s visit to Vietnam last January.
Thetwo sides agreed that the MoU has opened up a new chapter and created a legalcorridor for bilateral partnership.-VNA
Visiting Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and host Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Nak-yeon on June 21 agreed to try to lift two-way trade to 100 billion USD by 2020 from 65 billion USD in 2018, together with reducing Vietnam’s trade deficit.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Officials from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the RoK’s Supreme Prosecutor’s Office (Photo: VNA) 
