In Spain, Quang met with Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Spain (PCE) Enrique Fernando Santiago Romero, who expressed his delight at Vietnam’s recent socio-economic development and party-building achievements.
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Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang (right) meets with Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Spain (PCE) Enrique Fernando Santiago Romero. |
Quang stressed that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) always treasures its solidarity and traditional ties with the PCE. He also acknowledged the PCE’s support and assistance throughout Vietnam’s construction and development process.
The delegation also held discussions with Spanish law enforcement agencies, exchanging information, sharing experiences in combating various types of crime, and seeking consensus on measures to strengthen cooperation in the coming time.
Additionally, the delegation visited a major Spanish corporation specializing in manufacturing equipment and vehicles for police and security forces.
In Germany, Quang had meetings with the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, and the Foreign Intelligence Service to deepen cooperation on shared security concerns. Both sides agreed to prevent any organization or individual from using each other's territory to harm the other’s national security or spread misinformation that could divide the bilateral relations.
The discussions yielded agreements to enhance delegation exchanges for the sharing of crime prevention expertise and to coordinate joint investigations, including tracking and apprehending wanted individuals from both countries.
They also concurred to expedite the signing of a criminal judicial assistance agreement, an extradition treaty, and an agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons. Furthermore, they highlighted training collaboration to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement officers, particularly in the prevention of drug trafficking, cybercrime and terrorism as well as in forensic science and immigration control.
The two sides pledged to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions, and one country's citizens who are working, studying, and residing in the other's territory. They also agreed to consult and support each other at multilateral law enforcement forums where both nations participate.
During the working trips, the delegation also visited the Vietnamese embassies in Spain and Germany.
Source: VNA