October 24, 2017 | 21:25 (GMT+7)
4th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange reviewed
PANO – On October 23, the Ministry of National Defense held a meeting to review the fourth Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, which took place on September 23 and 24 in the Vietnamese province of Lai Chau and in the Chinese province of Yunnan.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy-Defense Minister chaired the event.
Accordingly, participants agreed that the Central Military Commission, the General Staff and the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army gave prompt directions to relevant agencies of the Ministry of National Defense, the Border Guard Command, Military Region 2 and the local authorities to prepare well for the exchange.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh addressing the meeting
Addressing the meeting, General Vinh praised efforts of the Lai Chau provincial authorities and people and participating military units as well as the collaboration between the armed forces and civilians in preparation for the mission. The success of the exchange created an atmosphere of friendship and solidarity for both sides’ border forces and people while attracting the attention of the community.
On this occasion, the Ministry of National Defense presented certificates of merit to 28 groups and 67 individuals for their contributions to the event’s success.
Translated by Trung Thanh