According to the Vietnamese ministry, the document consists of a preamble and 10 articles outlining areas of collaboration. These include state management in fire prevention and rescue, training and capacity building, scientific research, and the application of technological achievements to improve the effectiveness of the missions.

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A forest fire fighting drill in Thai Nguyen city of Thai Nguyen province

The signing of the MoU serves as a key legal foundation for both sides to implement joint activities in fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue operations, contributing significantly to maintaining social order and safety and socio-economic development of both Vietnam and China.

It also marks a step forward in strengthening the relationship between the two ministries, and more broadly, between the two nations. The pact formalizes the cooperation framework between the two sides in the field of national defense and security, in line with the spirit of the countries’ joint statement on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and building a Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

Source: VNA