Responsible coordination needed to solve terrorism: Vietnamese ministerVietnamese Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam said at the 9th International Meeting of High-Level Representatives on Security Issues in Sochi city, Russia, that solving terrorism is a long-term issue and needs active, synchronous and responsible coordination of many countries. Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam (R) meets with a delegate from the PhilippinesIn his speech at the two-day meeting, which opened on April 25, Minister Lam clarified Vietnam’s viewpoint on the need for common and consistent solutions to this issue on an international scale. Countries concerned and the international community must work together to thoroughly address the root causes of the problem, especially to end armed conflicts, restore peace and stability in war zones, and enhance cooperation to fight terrorism and extremism. "This, in turn, generates political and social instability, plays into the hands of the forces of terrorism, extremism, transnational crime, leading to an escalation of local conflicts and crises," he added. On the sidelines of the meeting, Vietnamese Minister To Lam had talks with Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev and met with the delegations of China, Laos, Mongolia, Venezuela and the Philippines.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News April 26, 2018 03:56 UTC