Vietnam, UNODC enhance anti-crime cooperation
(VOV) - The Vietnamese Government and the United Nations (UN) have signed a joint plan for the 2012–2016 period on closer cooperation between Vietnam and UN bodies including the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Lieut. General Pham Quy Ngo, Deputy Minister of Public Security, welcomed the signing at a reception for UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov in Hanoi on December 4.
Ngo said the Vietnamese Party and State have devised crime prevention measures and encouraged the general population involve themselves in the fight against crime, contributing to protecting national security and social order.
The police force has been key to mobilising the collective strength of the political system in combating crime, launching public movements to ensure security and order, addressing social issues such as poverty reduction and material and spiritual improvement, and revamping legal institutions.
The Ministry of Public Security (MoPC) has promoted crime prevention and control collaboration with countries sharing a common border, regional nations, and other foreign organisations, Ngo said.
The UNODC Chief praised the effectiveness of the productive relationship between his organisation and the MoPC, adding that Vietnam must engage in cooperation initiatives to control cross-border drug transport and trafficking and cut off emerging crime.
UNODC is willing to help Vietnam carry out its action program for drug control and anti-human trafficking during the 2012-2015 period, Fedotov said. It will also assist with the agreements and protocols already signed.