The Ministry of Public Security was awarded a first-class Military Exploit Order at a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 16 to mark its 75th traditional day (August 19) and the 15th anniversary of “All people protect national security” festival (August 19).

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc honoured individuals and units in the public security force for their contributions to safeguarding national security from 2015 – 2020 during the 8th congress for national security in Hanoi on August 8.

Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security and spokesman, Maj. Gen. To An Xo answered questions on issues related to public security under its State management, during the regular Government press conference in Hanoi on August 3.

The Investigation police agency under the Ministry of Public Security on July 16 issued a decision on starting a case of appropriation of classified documents under Article 337, the 2015 Penal Code, according to Major General To An Xo.

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong on August 19 to discuss measures to forge stronger security cooperation between Vietnam and China.