Decision No. 12/2008/QĐ-TTg Issuing the Regulation on Coordination in Implementing the Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

Decision No. 12/2008/QĐ-TTg issues the Regulation on Coordination in Implementing the Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery in Asia, applicable to relevant ministries, sectors, and coastal local authorities.

Document No.12/2008/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of National Defense
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorNational Defense
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/01/2008
Effective date12/02/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 12/2008/QĐ-TTg issues the Regulation on Coordination in Implementing the Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery in Asia, applicable to relevant ministries, sectors, and coastal local authorities.

Scope of application

Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Justice, Chairpersons of People's Committees of coastal provinces and centrally governed cities.

Key points

  • The Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Justice, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of coastal provinces and centrally governed cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.
  • This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance international cooperation in combating piracy and armed robbery, ensuring maritime security.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for law enforcement agencies due to the need for investment in coordination work and implementation of the regulation.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Justice, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of coastal provinces and centrally governed cities.

When does this Decision come into effect?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What must the ministries, sectors, and local authorities do under this Decision?

Ministries, sectors, and local authorities under central governance have the responsibility to implement this Decision.

On what basis was this Decision issued?

This Decision is based on the Government Organization Law dated December 25, 2001, and the Agreement on Regional Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia.

What is the duration of effectiveness of this Decision?

The duration of effectiveness of this Decision is not specified in the document, only that it takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 12/2008/QĐ-TTg
Date: January 17, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the Regulation on Coordination in Implementing the Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

_______________________________________________

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Regional Agreement on Cooperation against Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia;

Upon the proposal of the Minister of National Defense,

DECISION:

Article 1. The Regulation on Coordination in Implementing the Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia is attached hereto and made part of this Decision.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Ministers of National Defense, Foreign Affairs, Public Security, Transport, Agriculture and Rural Development, Justice, and the Chairpersons of the People's Committees of coastal provinces directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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