During talks between Deputy Minister Tran Quoc To and AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale, the two sides shared the view that, since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973, the Vietnam–Australia partnership has steadily and comprehensively developed on the basis of strategic trust and mutual understanding.
In recent times, this relationship has continued to flourish, particularly after the two countries elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024.
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| Deputy Minister Tran Quoc To and AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale. |
The two sides agreed that the Vietnam’s MPS and Australian law enforcement agencies have consistently promoted regular delegation exchanges at various levels to enhance experience and information sharing in maintaining security and public order, and combating transnational organized crime, drug-related crime, cybercrime and hi-tech crime, in recent years.
Notably, educational institutions under the Vietnam’s MPS have strengthened cooperation with AFP training facilities, and regularly organized seminars and specialized training programs to enhance professional qualifications of law enforcement officers from both sides.
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| The two delegations at the working session. |
In the time ahead, the two parties agreed to continue to effectively implement the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on combating transnational crime and police cooperation.
They also committed to deepening collaboration between the two sides’ training and educational institutions by promoting exchanges of students, experts and lecturers as well as sharing experiences in criminal investigation and crime prevention.
The two sides agreed to facilitate legal entry, residency, study and work opportunities for each other country’s citizens, while leveraging each country’s strengths, particularly their respective labor market advantages to contribute to socio-economic development of both nations.
They reaffirmed their shared commitment not to allow any organization or individual to use one country’s territory to conduct sabotage activities against the other.
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| Delegates visits AFP College. |
As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Tran Quoc To and the delegation toured and exchanged academic experiences at the AFP College—Australia’s primary police training facility for AFP.
Notably, the delegation had a chance to observe a simulated scenario-based training session by students, and highly appreciated Australia’s experience in developing and organizing well-structured training programs for investigating and handling types of crime.
* In addition to official talks, Deputy Minister Tran Quoc To held meetings with the New South Wales Police, RMIT University, the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra and the Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney.