Vietnam attended the 12th International Conference of Senior Leaders in charge of Security in Russia

The Vietnamese delegation led by General To Lam, Politburo member, Minister of Public Security attended the Conference and gave an important speech at the plenary session.

According to Minister To Lam, the strong development of information technology on a global scale is accelerating criminal activities using high technology on a large scale, including in Vietnam. According to statistics from international security firms, Vietnam is in the group of 3 countries with the most cyber attacks in the Asia-Pacific region. High-tech criminal activities often collude with subjects abroad, causing very serious consequences.

General To Lam emphasized that it is necessary to promote existing multilateral cooperation within frameworks such as Interpol, Europol, Aseanpol and other mechanisms to regulate and support countries in ensuring cyber security and preventing cybercrime. fight and handle cybercrime and transnational crime.

Minister To Lam affirmed that Vietnam highly appreciates the significance of the Conference and wishes to continue to share experiences and initiatives with international partners and friends on crime prevention and protection of sovereignty. national rights in cyberspace.

Within the framework of the Conference, the 4th multilateral meeting – consultation session of security leaders of ASEAN member countries and Russia took place. Russia is determined to strengthen dialogue with ASEAN in all fields, including security.

Previously, on April 23, General and Minister To Lam had a bilateral meeting with Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. The two sides wish to strengthen dialogue and promote cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

Also within the framework of his working visit to the Russian Federation, Minister To Lam had a working meeting with the Saint Petersburg Government and laid flowers at the Monument of President Ho Chi Minh in the “Northern capital” of Russia.