Mekong–Lancang countries committed to strengthening cooperation in security and law enforcement

PSNews - Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long, leading a high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, attended the first Mekong–Lancang Ministerial Meeting on Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation, held in Beijing, China, from September 14 to 16, 2025.

The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation among Mekong–Lancang countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, China and Vietnam) in the fields of security and transnational crime prevention, with a particular focus on combating drug-related crimes, human trafficking and online fraud.

During the discussions, delegates underscored the need to enhance information sharing and effectively implement bilateral and multilateral security commitments.

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Head delegates join group photo.

In his remarks, Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Long highlighted the situation of transnational crime in the Mekong–Lancang sub-region, highlighted the results achieved by the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam in the first half of 2025, and proposed orientations for future cooperation.

He underscored the need to strengthen information exchange, establish a rapid response mechanism, conduct effective joint operations, enhance training and capacity building, and improve the legal systems of member states.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participating countries adopted two joint statements: the Joint Statement on Strengthening Joint Patrols and Law Enforcement Cooperation along the Mekong River, and the Joint Statement on Enhancing Transnational Crime Prevention and Control.

Member states of the Lancang–Mekong Integrated Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Center (LMLECC) also agreed on the nomination of the Center’s Secretary-General, approved the 2024 work report, and adopted the 2025–2026 work plan.

During his working trip to Beijing, Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Long and the Vietnamese delegation visited the Beijing Public Service Center to study its information processing model and administrative service delivery in a metropolis of more than 20 million people.

The practical experiences gained by the visiting delegation will serve as valuable references for the development of public service centers in Vietnam.

By Kim Khanh

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