On April 10, 2026, a delegation from the People’s Security Academy (PSA) held a working session with the Director of the Regional English Language Office (RELO) under the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam. The meeting aimed to evaluate the results of recent cooperation between the two parties and to define key focus areas for the future.

The meeting was attended by representatives from functional units of the Academy and representatives from the Foreign Relations Department of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam.

The scene of the working session.   

During the session, authorized by the Party Committee and the Board of PSA President, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hai Ly, Vice Chief of the Academy's Office, extended greetings and best wishes for health to Mr. David Fay, Director of RELO, and his colleagues.

Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hai Ly - Vice Chief of the PSA Office, speaking at the working session.   

To implement the project "Integrating English as a Second Language in Public Security Academies and Schools," the Board of PSA President consistently prioritizes capacity-building for the Academy's staff, lecturers, and students. The PSA expressed its desire for RELO to continue its partnership as a bridge for expanded cooperation. Specifically, the Academy seeks support in enhancing the teaching capacity of English lecturers, providing experts to implement the T-O-T (Training of Trainers) and long-term mentoring models, and assisting lecturers in English Medium Instruction (EMI). Furthermore, the Academy requested English scholarship sponsorships for its personnel and support in developing curricula and materials for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) - focusing on law enforcement and international cooperation - through expert exchanges, academic resource handovers, and the organization of training workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hai Ly - Vice Chief of the PSA Office, speaking at the working session.   

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. David Fay, Director of RELO, expressed his impression of the achievements of the PSA. He affirmed RELO's commitment to continued partnership and support for the Academy in language training projects and high-quality human resource development.

Mr. David Fay- RELO Director presented teaching materials to the PSA.  

Delegates taking a group commemorative photo.  

The working session took place in an atmosphere of friendship, trust, and cooperation. It marks an important contribution to strengthening educational and training ties between the People’s Security Academy and its U.S. partners, aiming toward the goal of comprehensive international integration for the Public Security sector in the coming time./.   

By Trung Hieu.