Vietnam Deputy Minister meets U.S. Commerce official

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security Lê Văn Tuyến met with Kelly Coldiron, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia at the U.S. Department of Commerce and Acting Executive Director of the SelectUSA program, in Hanoi on October 16, 2026.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Tuyến emphasized the growing depth of Vietnam-U.S. relations and expressed a desire to promote comprehensive and stable cooperation. He requested support for collaboration between the Ministry of Public Security and U.S. enterprises in high-tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure protection, and industrial safety.

Additionally, Tuyến sought to facilitate access to advanced technological solutions to support national security, crime prevention, and digital transformation in Vietnam. He also requested assistance in maintaining connections between Vietnamese businesses and U.S. economic organizations through the SelectUSA Investment Summit.