The Vietnamese government will facilitate anti-corruption cooperation with Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc assured Director of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore Wong Hong Kuan during a reception in Hanoi on July 21st.

The Party and State of Vietnam place an emphasis on inspections, settling complaints and petitions and anti-corruption, considering them top priorities to develop a professional, modern and efficient public administration which values openness, transparency, accountability and work ethic, Phuc said.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Director of Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore Wong Hong Kuan (Source: VNA)

Speaking highly of Singapore’s anti-corruption merits, the host suggested the Singaporean bureau share its experience with the Vietnamese government inspectorate, especially in the reclamation of bribery assets and fine-tuning legal regulations.

The guest informed the host on the outcomes of his working session with the Vietnamese Government Inspectorate.

He said both sides have so far conducted visit exchanges and provided technical assistance for each other in accordance with signed agreements./.

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