Singapore and Vietnam Sign Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

28 October 2024 Posted in Press releases

1.            The Government of Singapore and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”) signed a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (the “Treaty”) today.

2.            The Treaty was signed by Singapore’s Minister of State (“MOS”), Ministry of Law and Ministry of Transport, Mr Murali Pillai SC and Vietnam’s Prosecutor-General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy H.E. Nguyen Huy Tien.

3.            The Treaty sets out a framework for both countries to make requests for and provide legal assistance in criminal matters to each other, such as in locating or identifying persons, taking of evidence, and executing search and seizures.

4.            MOS Murali said, “Singapore and Vietnam enjoy close and longstanding relations, diplomatically, as well as in the fields of economic, technical and legal cooperation. Singapore and Vietnam are also parties to the ASEAN Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, and we have had close cooperation under that Treaty for many years. The Treaty builds on this strong foundation and paves the way for even more effective cooperation in the prevention and suppression of crime.”

5.            H.E. Nguyen said, “The signing of the bilateral agreement is a testament to the comprehensive cooperation results between Vietnam and Singapore, thereby contributing to promoting the Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership to become increasingly deeper and more substantial.”

6.            Prior to the ceremony, MOS Murali and H.E. Nguyen also exchanged views on several topics and looked forward to strengthening the relationship between Singapore and Vietnam.

MINISTRY OF LAW
28 OCTOBER 2024

Last updated on 28 October 2024