Vietnam, Australia further work in criminal justice, legal enforcement

Both sides pledged to step up internal legal procedures to approve and expedite an agreement on mutual judicial assistance in criminal matters, and work closely together at multilateral forums and international seminars. Brandis hailed Quang’s visit as a key milestone in collaboration between Vietnamese and Australian law enforcement agencies, including the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the office of the Attorney-General.

Meeting the now former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in the capital the same day, Quang wished that the host side would extend seven memoranda of understanding on combating trans-national crime and police co-operation as well as step up negotiations for the signing of a memorandum of understanding on welcoming the return of Vietnamese illegal immigrants. The former Australian prime minister emphasised that the visit would deepen the Australia-Vietnam comprehensive partnership.

During the stay, Quang also met with Vietnamese embassy staff and told them to work harder on bilateral ties.