Hanoi: Security and public order must be closely integrated with socio-economic development, with efforts to safeguard them linked to expanding the national development space, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at a conference held in Hanoi on July 2 to review public security work in the first six months of 2026 and one year of operating the two-tier local public security model under the new administrative boundaries.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of aligning security measures with the country's developmental goals. The conference focused on evaluating the effectiveness of public security operations and highlighted the need for a strategic approach to security that supports and enhances national development.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's remarks underscore the government's commitment to creating a secure environment conducive to socio-economic growth. The integration of security with development strategies is seen as a critical factor in expanding the national development space and ensuring sustainable progress.

The conference also reviewed the implementation of the two-tier local public security model, which has been in operation for one year under the new administrative boundaries. This model aims to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of public security forces at local levels, contributing to overall national stability and development.