At the meeting, Minister Quang emphasised that the meeting took place at a particularly meaningful time, as Vietnam had just successfully organised the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Regarding Vietnam–US relations, he noted that after 30 years of normalisation 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.

In terms of specialised cooperation, collaboration between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) and US security and law enforcement partners has expanded strongly in both width and depth. In September 2025, the MoPS and the US Department of State co-chaired the second Security and Law Enforcement Dialogue in the US. 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 specialised cooperation, Minister Quang proposed that Michael DeSombre give advice on implementing the Vietnam–US 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 US 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–US bilateral relations and specialised cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and US security and law enforcement partners to a new height, contributing practically to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, security, and prosperity.

Vietnam desires to boost all-around cooperation with US for common interests

VOV.VN - Vietnam always regards the US as one of its leading important partners and is ready to expand cooperation across a variety of fields for the benefit of both nations’ people, while making positive contribution to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.