At the meeting, Minister Quang emphasized that the meeting took place at a particularly meaningful time, as Vietnam had just successfully organized the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Regarding Vietnam–U.S. relations, he noted that after 30 years of normalization of relations and more than two years of implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bilateral ties have developed remarkably. The two countries have become a typical model in international relations in overcoming the past and building a future of cooperation and friendship based on shared interests, mutual trust and respect.
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General Luong Tam Quang (right), Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, receives U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Hanoi on February 13. |
In terms of specialized cooperation, collaboration between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) and U.S. security and law enforcement partners has expanded strongly in both width and depth. In September 2025, the MoPS and the U.S. Department of State co-chaired the second Security and Law Enforcement Dialogue in the U.S.. The two sides discussed many practical issues, including drug prevention and control, combating human trafficking, illegal immigration, cybersecurity cooperation, and online fraud prevention.
Looking ahead, in order to further advance bilateral relations and specialized cooperation, Minister Quang proposed that Michael DeSombre give advice on implementing the Vietnam–U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive manner. The MoPS also expressed its hope that the two countries would soon conclude negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with positive outcomes, he said.
The ministry stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. in combating transnational crime, said Quang, proposing security and law enforcement agencies of both countries continue to coordinate closely, enhance information sharing, and jointly address crimes of mutual concern.
In response, Michael DeSombre affirmed that he would continue to promote Vietnam–U.S. bilateral relations and specialized cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and U.S. security and law enforcement partners to a new height, contributing practically to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, security, and prosperity.
Source: VNA