During a meeting between Minister Luong Tam Quang and Commissioner General of the National Police Agency of Japan Kusunoki Yoshinobu, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the positive developments in Viet Nam–Japan relations in all fields. Notably, cooperation between the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam and the National Police Agency of Japan has yielded substantial results. In 2026, the two sides successfully organized the 10th Viet Nam-Japan Deputy Ministerial Security Dialogue and the 3rd Viet Nam–Japan Bilateral INTERPOL Conference.
To further strengthen cooperation in the coming period, the two parties agreed to resolutely prevent any organizations or individuals from using either country’s territory to harm the interests of the other. They also committed to accelerating the process of verifying and apprehending wanted individuals.
The two sides agreed to establish an "Annual Conference" mechanism between their respective Directors General of Foreign Affairs to promptly coordinate cooperation plans and effectively address commitments and agreements made by senior leaders of the two countries.
Additionally, cooperation will be established between the National Police Academy of Japan and the Police Academy of the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam to organize exchange programs for lecturers and students. These programs aim to share information and law enforcement experience, and to jointly address common security challenges, especially emerging crimes, cybercrime, international terrorism, and public security.
During another meeting between Minister Luong Tam Quang and Hanashi Yasuhiro, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan, the two sides affirmed that, based on the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and Japan," security and law enforcement cooperation has achieved many positive outcomes. The two countries have maintained regular exchanges of delegations at various levels and shared information and experience in combating transnational crime, criminal enforcement, and immigration management.
To further enhance the effectiveness and substance of cooperation between the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam and the National Public Safety Commission of Japan, the two sides agreed to intensify practical collaboration in preventing and responding to both traditional and non-traditional security challenges. They also pledged to continue facilitating the Vietnamese community in Japan to live, work, study, and contribute positively to Japan’s socio-economic development, in accordance with the law.
Earlier the same day, Minister Luong Tam Quang also received Mr. Mitsuo Ochi, President of Hiroshima University, and Mr. Kono Hitoshi, Chairman of Tsuneishi Group.
* During his meeting with Mr. Mitsuo Ochi, President of Hiroshima University, Minister Luong Tam Quang emphasized that the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam welcomes cooperation with Hiroshima University in research, development, and human resource training in artificial intelligence, big data, and digital security. He proposed that the two sides engage in substantive and specific discussions to soon implement the dispatch of Vietnamese public security students to study and train at Hiroshima University, or to invite professors and experts from the university to Vie Nam to teach, share experiences, and conduct practical training at the Ministry’s educational institutions.
* In his meeting with Mr. Kono Hitoshi, Chairman of Tsuneishi Group, Minister Luong Tam Quang welcomed the group’s proposals for specific cooperation with the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam. He also stressed that the Vietnamese Government places great importance on and prioritizes strengthening scientific and technological capabilities and modern equipment for operational and combat purposes. The Ministry of Public Security is ready to engage in cooperation with leading Japanese enterprises to exchange management experience, jointly manufacture products, and transfer technology.
