The meeting between Minister Luong Tam Quang and Mr. Sugi Ryotaro, former Special Ambassador for Viet Nam–Japan relations, along with the Minister of Justice, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Minister of Disaster Management, and Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan took place in a sincere, open, and warm atmosphere.
The two sides affirmed that the ongoing visit to Japan by General Secretary and State President To Lam is the first official visit in his dual capacity as General Secretary and President of Viet Nam, taking place just six months after Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s official visit to Viet Nam. This demonstrates the political trust and determination of the highest-level leaders of the two countries to elevate bilateral relations to new heights across all fields, including politics, diplomacy, security and defense, trade, investment, digital transformation, green transition, as well as culture, society, and people-to-people exchanges.
The two sides discussed issues of mutual concern and agreed to continue effectively implementing the "Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan." They will organize training programs to enhance the capacity of fire and rescue personnel, among other initiatives.
Cooperation will be strengthened in areas such as digital transformation, innovation, scientific and technological development, experience sharing, and establishing collaboration in rescue operations and disaster response, especially in the event of earthquakes.
There will also be cooperation in applying science and technology for early detection, warning, and emergency response to natural disasters and catastrophes.
Minister Luong Tam Quang receives Governor of Kagawa Prefecture
During his meeting with Mr. Ikeda Toyohito, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, Minister Luong Tam Quang requested that the authorities of Kagawa continue to facilitate the Vietnamese community living, working, studying, and contributing positively to the local economy and society, in accordance with the local laws.
Minister Luong Tam Quang highly appreciated the authorities and Police Department of Kagawa Prefecture, the Japan Association for Health, Security, and Community Safety, and the Hai Phong City Police Department for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in October 2026. According to him, the deal marks the first time a local police unit from Viet Nam and a Japanese police department have established such cooperation.
Based on the signed Memorandum of Understanding, he proposed that the Kagawa Prefectural Police, as well as relevant agencies and enterprises in Kagawa, coordinate with the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Public Security and Hai Phong City Police Department to develop specific and substantive cooperation plans in ensuring security, economic development, and high-quality human resource training, contributing to the socio-economic development of both localities.
Thanking Minister Luong Tam Quang for holding the meeting, Mr. Ikeda Toyohito, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, emphasized that he would continue to promote the launch of direct flights connecting Vietnamese cities with Takamatsu, the capital of Kagawa Prefecture. This will be an important factor, contributing to expanding cooperation and leveraging the local strengths and potential between Japan and Viet Nam.
In his meeting with the President of the Japan Association for Health, Security, and Community Safety and representatives of several Japanese enterprises, the two sides affirmed their commitment to maintaining cultural, sports, and people-to-people exchange activities in the spirit of solidarity and friendship. In the immediate future, they will jointly organize successful events between the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam and the Japan Association for Health, Security, and Community Safety from now until 2028, such as the World Police Music Festival in Japan and the Kizuna Ekiden Road Race for Traffic Safety in Viet Nam.
