Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision establishing the National Committee on Aviation Security and Facilitation.

The inter-agency body will assist the Prime Minister in directing, coordinating and addressing important cross-sectoral issues related to aviation security and facilitation.

The committee is tasked with studying and proposing policies, mechanisms and solutions to improve aviation security and facilitation, while monitoring the implementation of international civil aviation treaties to which Vietnam is a party, as well as standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

It will also direct and coordinate the implementation of the National Program on Air Transport Facilitation, promote administrative reform and digital transformation, and facilitate data connectivity and sharing to improve the efficiency of aviation procedures.

In terms of security, the committee will coordinate measures to protect civil aviation, prevent, detect and stop acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation activities, and perform the functions of the national-level emergency aviation security command body in accordance with regulations.

The committee will also monitor and evaluate aviation security and facilitation measures, address difficulties and policy shortcomings, and coordinate international cooperation in the field.