Ministry of Public Security to host ASEAN meeting on transnational crime
The 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime and Related Meetings (AMMTC 14) will take place online on November 26, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
At the press conferene on November 24 to inform the AMMTC 14 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime and Related Meetings (AMMTC14) will take place online on November 26, according to the Ministry of PublicSecurity.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend it and deliver a keynote address.
Hosted by the ministry, the meeting will involve officialsfrom ASEAN member nations and the ASEAN Secretariat, and representatives from ASEANembassies in Vietnam.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, GeneralTo Lam, Minister of Public Security, will chair the plenary session which willsee the participation of ASEAN ministers overseeing transnational crimeprevention, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, and ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads ofConsular Affairs Divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (DGICM).
Vietnam will take over the AMMTCChairmanship from Thailand - the host country of AMMTC 13 in November 2019 - atthe session.
Delegateswill look into regional and global circumstancesthat could impact on developments in regional transnational crime.
They will discuss and seek approaches to promote the implementation of objectivesset out in theASEAN Plan of Action in Combating Transnational Crime in the 2016-2025 period,and approve documents on initiatives and ideasfrom ASEAN member countries.
The ministers of ASEAN member countries are expected to adopt a Joint Statementfor AMMTC 14.
AMMTC 14 will contribute to Vietnam’s successas ASEAN Chair in 2020 and strengthen its important position in theinternational arena.
It will also demonstrate the country’s strong political commitment andproactiveness in international cooperation on the prevention and control of transnationalcrime./.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam led a Vietnamese delegation to the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC-13) and relevant meetings, which kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 27.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam led the Vietnamese delegation to the 10th ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC+3) Consultation which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on November 28.
Vietnam has been playing an active and responsible role in ASEAN cooperation in fighting cross-border crimes, Lt. Gen. Nguyen Thanh Son, head of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Public Security, has said.
ASEAN law enforcement agencies should maintain and consolidate cooperation in fighting transnational crime, Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Son, head of the Foreign Relations Department at the Ministry of Public Security, said on September 24.
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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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
At the press conferene on November 24 to inform the AMMTC 14 (Photo: VNA) 
