Vietnam has taken steps to work closely with Sri Lanka to fight crimes mainly involving e-commerce and credit in accordance with agreements signed earlier,

During a meeting between Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Sri Lankan's Ministry of Law and Order secretary Nanda Mallawaarachchi on Thursday, the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister has sought Sri Lanka's collaboration to fight international crime rings.

Other areas of possible cooperation include trade, investment, education and tourism.

The deputy prime minister has called for mutual support at regional and global forums for peace and stability in the region and the world.

In their talks, Mallawaarachchi briefed Phuc of the outcome of his working session with Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security.

He expressed hope that ties between the two ministries would go a long way towards benefiting both countries. (with inputs from Bernama)