Vietnam, Finland strengthen security cooperation

PSNews - At the invitation of the Ministry of the Interior of Finland, Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen led a delegation of the Ministry of Public Security to visit Finland.

Vietnam, Finland strengthen security cooperation -0
Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen presents gifts to Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of the Interior Matti Sarasmaa.

The Vietnamese official had talks with Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of the Interior Matti Sarasmaa on September 23 in Helsinki.

At the meeting, the two head delegates affirmed that, over the past 50 years, the friendly relations and cooperation between Vietnam and Finland had yielded positive results in many fields, including economy, trade, investment, education, technology, sustainable development and defense–security.

Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen noted that, since the visit of Finnish Minister of the Interior Anne Holmlund to Vietnam in 2010, cooperation between the two ministries has been continuously expanded, producing practical outcomes. 

Vietnam, Finland strengthen security cooperation -0
Delegates join group photo.

On the basis of the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding on anti-crime cooperation, the two ministries have maintained regular delegation exchanges, shared information through INTERPOL and diplomatic channels, and coordinated closely to ensure the security and safety of diplomatic missions and citizens of both countries.

During the talks, the two sides discussed measures to further strengthen cooperation in cybercrime prevention, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, as well as combat of  human trafficking, illegal migration and transnational organized crime. 

They agreed to step up delegation exchanges at all levels, enhance the sharing of criminal information, expand cooperation in training and capacity-building of officers of both parties, and consider negotiating an Extradition Agreement and an Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. 

The two sides also pledged to continue coordination to ensure security and safety of citizens of one country residing in the other.

On the same day, the MPS delegation met with the Criminal Policy Department of the Finnish Ministry of Justice to exchange experience in prison management and inmate rehabilitation, and then had a meeting with the Department for Development Policy and Public Investments of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss cooperation in modernizing fire capabilities of Vietnam.

Vietnam, Finland strengthen security cooperation -0
Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visits Nokia Corporation.

Earlier, on September 22, Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visited the research and manufacturing facilities of Nokia Corporation and had discussions with the company’s Government Relations executives.

Nokia, a global leader in telecommunications, data security and cybersecurity with more than 30 years of presence in Vietnam.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to seek cooperation opportunities for security of 5G–6G telecommunications systems for the Vietnamese Public Security Forces, as well as in satellite communications, data protection and the development of advanced technological solutions for public security work.

As part of the working trip, Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen and the delegation also visited the Embassy of Vietnam in Finland.

By Kim Khanh

Other News

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security opens training course for Lao officers

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security opens training course for Lao officers

Senior Lieutenant General Dr. Le Quoc Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security, attended and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of a training course for Party committee officials of the Lao Ministry of Public Security, held at the People's Public Security Political Academy, on the afternoon of May 18.

Artistic exchange program “Shining from the People’s Trust”

Artistic exchange program “Shining from the People’s Trust”

The Ministry of Public Security, on May 17, held the artistic exchange program “Shining from the People’s Trust” to mark the 10th anniversary of the “Outstanding Women in Public Security” Award (2015–2024), alongside the presentation ceremony for the 2025 “Outstanding Women in Public Security” Award and the commendation of “Excellent Female Grassroots Police Officers”.

MPS holds community reintegration program

MPS holds community reintegration program

PSNews - Recently, the Police Department of Temporary Detention and Community-based Correction Management under the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation and the Hanoi City Police Department, organized the 2026 community reintegration program themed “Heading Toward the Dawn" in Hanoi. 

Minister Luong Tam Quang meets with Economic Security Force

Minister Luong Tam Quang meets with Economic Security Force

Member of the Politburo and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang attended and delivered remarks at a meeting with the Economic Security Force held to celebrate the founding anniversary of the Economic Security Force (May 13), on May 12 in Hanoi.

Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in security and digital transformation

Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in security and digital transformation

PSNews - Amid increasingly complex transnational crime, high-tech fraud and cybersecurity threats, Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their law enforcement agencies, promote digital transformation and enhance connectivity between their electronic citizens’ identification platforms.

Ministry of Public Security enhances cooperation with UNDP

Ministry of Public Security enhances cooperation with UNDP

PSNews - UNDP resident representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi has recently affirmed that Vietnam’s development priorities are closely aligned with the cooperation goals of the United Nations and UNDP in Vietnam. The two sides have evaluated the outcomes of their past cooperation efforts aimed at enhancing law enforcement capacity and ensuring human rights protection.

MPS leadership sends letter of commendation to Ha Tinh Provincial Police

MPS leadership sends letter of commendation to Ha Tinh Provincial Police

Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security, sent a letter to the Ha Tinh Provincial Police Department, on May 13, praising the local police for their achievements in dismantling a large-scale criminal network involving gambling, fraud and appropriate property in cyberspace as well as launder money.

MPS opens training course on journalism and communication

MPS opens training course on journalism and communication

The Ministry of Public Security’s Communications Department, in coordination with the Son La Provincial Police Department, opened a 2026 journalism and communications training course, on May 14, in Son La Province, for more than 300 reporters, editors and communications officers working in the People’s Public Security Forces.

Strengthening Party’s leadership over fire prevention, firefighting and rescue operations

Strengthening Party’s leadership over fire prevention, firefighting and rescue operations

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee held a meeting to review the 10-year implementation of Directive No. 47-CT/TW isued on June 25, 2015 by the Secretariat on strengthening the Party’s leadership over fire prevention and firefighting work, and to disseminate Directive No. 02-CT/TW of the Secretariat on strengthening the Party’s leadership over fire prevention, firefighting and rescue operations in the new situation, on the morning of May 7 in Hanoi.