Amid growing concerns over cross-border crime, police forces from Vietnam and Cambodia have committed to bolster their collaborative efforts to enhance security along their shared boundary. At a recent conference held in Vietnam’s Tây Ninh Province, officials from both nations outlined strategies to address issues such as drug and human trafficking, smuggling, and other criminal activities that transcend their borders.
The meeting, which brought together representatives from Việt Nam’s Tây Ninh and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, and Tboung Khmum provinces, focused on reviewing past cooperation and devising new measures for improved coordination in tackling transnational crime. Officials highlighted the necessity of maintaining open channels for information exchange and emphasized the importance of regular meetings to swiftly handle cases involving cross-border criminal activities.
In addition to information sharing, the agreement includes plans to intensify patrols and surveillance along border trails and crossings. This initiative aims to curtail illegal entries and exits that could potentially facilitate organized crime. Both sides are also set to enhance their collaboration in combating terrorism, arms trafficking, and high-tech crime, addressing emerging non-traditional security challenges that affect the region.
The conference concluded with the signing of a memorandum of cooperation, underscoring the commitment of the involved provinces to strengthen crime prevention efforts and uphold public order in the border regions. This agreement marks a significant step forward in the ongoing partnership between Vietnam and Cambodia in their fight against cross-border criminal activities.