Built on the success of a similar joint training and exercise held in China in 2024, the 15-day program brings together special operations personnel from both countries, along with logistics and support forces from Viet Nam.
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The flag-raising ceremony for “Cooperation 2026” at the opening event |
Addressing the opening ceremony, Lieutenant General Nguyen Ngoc Van, Commander of the Mobile Police Command and Deputy Head of the Ministry of Public Security’s Exercise Steering Committee, affirmed that cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force had continued to strengthen.
The two sides have worked to implement the Joint Statement on further deepening and elevating their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and building a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Their cooperation has followed the “six mores” orientations established by senior leaders of the two Parties and countries, including the goal of achieving more substantive defense and security cooperation.
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Special operations personnel from the two countries perform a ceremonial exchange of firearms at the opening ceremony. |
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The joint counter-terrorism training and exercise program lasts 15 days. |
The joint training and exercise provide an opportunity for both sides to assess their operational coordination, improve command and control capabilities, enhance information sharing and strengthen cooperation in implementing professional measures and responding to situations.
These efforts are expected to help develop a pro-active, substantive and comprehensive cooperation mechanism that meets counter-terrorism requirements in the new situation.
During the program, personnel from both sides will train together in technical and tactical skills for coordinated counter-terrorism operations, including obstacle crossing, marksmanship, martial arts, physical training, entry into high-rise buildings, movement in water, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance and attack, explosive ordnance disposal, combat first aid and casualty evacuation.
The two sides will also practice coordinated responses to simulated scenarios, focusing on command and control, force deployment, the apprehension of terrorists and hostage rescue operations in mountainous border areas, high-rise buildings and road vehicles.
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Delegates and personnel participating in the joint training and exercise. |
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Delegates visit an exhibition of technical equipment. |
All activities will be conducted in accordance with each side’s functions, responsibilities, legal regulations and safety requirements.
Against the backdrop of the increasing complexity of international terrorism, with unpredictable methods and tactics posing potential threats to national, regional and international security, the “Cooperation 2026” program demonstrates the determination of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force to pro-actively address transnational and cross-border terrorist threats.
The program also provides an opportunity to strengthen political trust and deepen law enforcement cooperation in line with the common needs and interests of both countries.
Translated by Minh Anh