Vietnam seeks cooperation with Iran on cybercrime and terrorism

WANA (August 24) – During a meeting between the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, both countries expressed their desire to expand and strengthen bilateral relations.

Ali Akbar Nazari, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Vietnam, met with Luong Tam Quang, the Minister of Public Security of Vietnam.

Quang stressed the importance of implementing the signed agreements between the two countries and expressed readiness to finalize the ongoing cooperation documents. He called for cooperation between the two countries in the areas of cybercrime, transnational organized crime and counterterrorism, given Iran’s valuable experiences.

He also stressed the important role played by delegations in expanding and deepening relations between the two countries and expressed appreciation for the invitation to visit Iran at an appropriate time.

It is worth noting that Quang was appointed Minister of Public Security two months ago, replacing To Lam, the current General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Vietnam. Last week, he was also elected to the Communist Party Politburo, the highest decision-making body in the ruling party.