New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India and Vietnam held the Third Security Dialogue in Ha Noi today during which they discussed strengthening cooperation in areas like countering terrorism, combating organized crime and sharing of information between law enforcement agencies.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Adviser and Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security.
The two sides exchanged views on global and regional security and implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the India – Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a statement said.
They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as countering terrorism; combating organized crime; and sharing of information between law enforcement agencies. Both sides agreed to deepen collaboration on economic dimensions of security and emerging technologies, including cyber-crime. They also discussed strengthening training and capacity building cooperation, including in UN Peacekeeping.
During the visit, Deputy NSA Kapoor called on General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security and Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The bilateral security dialogue is held biennially under the MoU for cooperation between the National Security Council Secretariat of India and the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam signed in 2016.
The next dialogue will be held in India, it said.
