At the meeting, Quang noted that relations between Vietnam and the United States have developed strongly in both breadth and depth after more than 30 years of normalised ties and more than two years of implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.

He reaffirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to and seeks to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the United States, emphasising that bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation remains a key driver of the relationship.

The Minister stated that the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, together with relevant Vietnamese agencies, is ready to cooperate with the United States in addressing existing obstacles and promoting practical, mutually beneficial cooperation that ensures fairness and balance for businesses and people in both countries.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese minister proposed that the Office of the United States Trade Representative continue strengthening bilateral consultations to discuss current issues and specific areas of cooperation. He also called for support in capacity building, professional exchanges and experience sharing for officers of the Ministry of Public Security, as well as assistance in providing facilities and equipment to combat transnational crime, including intellectual property infringement.

For his part, Switzer affirmed that the United States is always ready to work closely with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies to effectively address economic and trade issues of mutual concern, contributing practical benefits to the governments, businesses and people of both countries.

Vietnam and Saudi Arabia expand security, law enforcement cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are moving to strengthen cooperation in security and law enforcement as senior officials from both countries discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties in Hanoi on May 13.