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Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation in Security Industry between Vietnam and Türkiye

Strategic Insights

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During a meeting between Vietnam's Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and Haluk Gorgun, President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency, potential areas of cooperation in the security industry were discussed, with a focus on mutual benefit and respect for international law. The two officials expressed interest in strengthening ties, including technology transfer, joint training programs, and combating international crime. The meeting highlighted the significance of collaboration between Vietnam and Türkiye in the security sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam and Türkiye are exploring potential cooperation in the security industry, with a focus on mutual benefit and respect for international law.
  • The two countries have been strengthening ties, including joint crime prevention efforts, information sharing, and participation in conferences and training programmes.
  • The Turkish Ministry of Interior has supported the training of Vietnamese police officers for UN peacekeeping missions, with six currently serving in South Sudan.
  • The countries have a agreement on cooperation in combating international terrorism, organised crime, and illicit drug trafficking, signed in 2007.
  • In 2023, Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security sent a team to assist Türkiye in its post-earthquake recovery efforts.
  • General Quang hopes to enhance practical cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and Turkish enterprises, with a focus on technology transfer and support for national security and social order.
  • The two sides are working towards signing a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the security industry to create a solid legal foundation for future collaboration.

Statistics:

  • 6 Vietnamese police officers are currently serving in South Sudan as part of the UN peacekeeping mission.
  • Since 2007, Vietnam and Türkiye have had an agreement on cooperation in combating international terrorism, organised crime, and illicit drug trafficking.
  • In 2023, Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security sent a team to assist Türkiye in its post-earthquake recovery efforts.

Sources:

  • Minister of Public Security: General Luong Tam Quang
  • President of Turkish Defence Industry Agency: Haluk Gorgun
  • Turkish Ministry of Interior
  • Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security

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