HÀ NỘI — Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm has said the ministry always welcomes and facilitates foreign enterprises, individuals and organisations, including Google, to do long-term business in Việt Nam.

He made the statement during a reception in Hà Nội on Wednesday for Google Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations for the Asia-Pacific Ted Osius, who served as US ambassador to Việt Nam for the term 2014-17.

Minister Tô Lâm hailed Google as a major technological firm with strong experience in internet-related products and services, including those regarding social management.

Lâm suggested the ministry and Google should expand co-operation in fields of shared concern.

Osius, for his part, wished Google would continue effectively working with the ministry’s units, thus strengthening Việt Nam–US ties for the benefit of their peoples, and for peace and stability in the region and the world. — VNS