Vietnam and Cuba boost security cooperation

Tuyen affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) is ready to share experience and consult with the Cuban Ministry of the Interior about national construction and defence policies.

The MoPS will continue to stand side by side, share and stay ready to provide the highest support to the Cuban side, he said.

The two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation last year, from ensuring national security, fighting crimes, building legal documents, health care, fire prevention and fighting, rescue operations, to logistical, technical support and capacity building training.

They shared the view about the growing challenges of global and regional security in 2024 and beyond, with various types of crimes, especially transnational, cyber, drug and human trafficking crimes. They highlighted the need to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two ministries for the benefit and national security of each country.

The two sides agreed to further step up collaboration in the fields of security and police, fight organised, trans-national, cyber, terrorism, human trafficking, commercial and tourism-related crimes, emerging types of crimes and non-traditional security threats, and in technical and professional areas.

They agreed to jointly study and launch projects, scientific research works, adopt new technologies and produce specialised equipment, and offer training to improve the capacity of officers and soldiers.

With regard to health care, the two sides will further rev up cooperation in cancer treatment, cerebral vascular intervention, organ transplantation, training and technology transfer related to stem cells, gene, treatment methods using antibodies and vaccines.