With Cambodia set to host the upcoming 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games, the National Police last weekend held a meeting with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security to exchange experiences regarding security and order for major events, especially at the regional and international levels.
The meeting was held in the presence of National Police chief Neth Savoeun and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang.
National Police spokesman Chhay Kim Khoeun said the meeting was held in line with the cooperative plans between Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior and their Vietnamese counterparts.
Vietnam hosted the last round of SEA Games in 2022, after it was postponed the previous year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, while the 11th ASEAN Para Games was held in Indonesia after Vietnam transferred its hosting rights. Cambodia is set to host the biennial multi-sports events next month.
“In order to be more effective at guaranteeing safety, security and order for these important sporting events, we also requested the cooperation of friendly parties to support and exchange experiences regarding defence during this landmark event,” Kim Khoeun said.
The spokesman continued that for planning safety, security and order in the upcoming events, each department and unit has also arranged public order, including the prevention of incidents.
“Therefore, no matter how confident we are in our capabilities, we need to seek out the advice and experience of our neighbouring counties. National Police chief Neth Savoeun has cooperated with many countries,” he said.
Kim Khoeun emphasised that police forces are ready to protect the events with the support and participation of every stakeholder.
“However, we are still concerned because these events certainly have a large audience supporting the tournaments. Even though we have considered almost every scenario, we will continue to update and monitor the situation and take timely action to solve problems,” he said.
He asked that all people do their part in maintaining safety, security and public order, saying that if a road is closed for a procession they must obey the orders posted and stay off it until it is reopened.
