At the 9th International Meeting of High-Level Representatives on Security Issues in Sochi, Russia, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security To Lam said that solving terrorism is a long-term issue that needs the active, synchronous and responsible coordination of many countries. At the two-day meeting, which started on April 25, Minister Lam clarified Vietnam's viewpoint on the need for common and consistent solutions to this issue on an international scale. The international community must work together to thoroughly address the root causes of the problem to end armed conflicts, restore peace and stability in war zones, and enhance cooperation to fight terrorism and extremism. On the sidelines of the meeting, he had talks with Russian Secretary of the Security Council Nikolai Patrushev and met with the delegations of China, Laos, Mongolia, Venezuela and the Philippines.
