Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has continuously attached importance to the traditionalfriendship and cooperation with Belarus, Minister of Public Security To Lam hassaid.
Minister Lam made the statement at a meeting on March 2 with BelarusianPresident Aleksandr Lukashenko as part of his official visit to Belarus at theinvitation of Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Anatolievich Shunevich onthe occasion of 100th founding anniversary of the nation’s policeforce.
Lamaffirmed that the Government and people of Vietnam appreciated the solidarityand support Belarus has provided for Vietnam during the past struggle fornation liberation and the current nation-building cause.
Healso highlighted the growing bilateral cooperation in politics,socio-economics, culture, security and national defence, saying it hascontributed actively to the development, stability, and sustainability of thetwo countries.
MinisterLam highly valued the political and socio-economic achievements Belarus hasgained over the past years, expressing his belief that the country willcontinue thriving in all fields, and playing an increasingly important role inthe region and on the international arena.
Heexpressed his wish that the host President will continue instructing theMinistry of Internal Affairs and relevant bodies to closely cooperate with hisministry in fighting crime and ensuring security for the benefit of the twopeople, and for the peace, stability, and development of the region and theworld.
Forhis part, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed his delight atthe fruitful development of Belarus – Vietnam cooperation.
Healso expressed his belief that Minister Lam’s visit will contribute topromoting the traditional friendship between the two nations for the benefit oftheir people.-VNA