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General Phan Van Giang and General Khamliang Outhakaysone at Border Marker 460 |
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A student of Thongnammoun Primary School presents a red pioneer scarf to General Phan Van Giang. |
On July 9, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang and his Lao counterpart General Khamliang Outhakaysone led delegations from both countries in a range of exchange activities in Bolykhamxay province.
After an official welcome ceremony at Nam On Border Gate, the two defense leaders painted Border Marker 460 and planted a friendship tree; attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a Coordination Station of Border Company 252 under the Bolykhamxay Provincial Military Command; visited and presented gifts to students of Thongnammoun Primary School in Xaychamphone district; toured the Sopteng Village Health Station to observe a free healthcare program for Lao border residents; and presented medical equipment to the health station and breeding cattle to disadvantaged local households.
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General Phan Van Giang and General Khamliang Outhakaysone award scholarships to disadvantaged students at Thongnammoun Primary School. |
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General Phan Van Giang, General Khamliang Outhakaysone, and delegates from both countries press the buttons to launch the construction of the Coordination Station of Border Company 252. |
Following the successful activities in Laos, General Phan Van Giang and the Vietnamese delegation returned to Vietnam through Thanh Thuy Border Gate in Kim Bang commune, Nghe An province, on the afternoon of July 9.
Speaking at a reception held earlier, General Khamliang Outhakaysone said the Vietnamese delegation had brought with it the spirit of friendship and solidarity from the Party, State, military, and people of Vietnam to Laos. He emphasized that the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic bond between Laos and Vietnam is an invaluable asset shared by the two Parties, States, militaries, and the peoples of both countries. He affirmed that the armed forces of the two nations are committed to safeguarding this priceless relationship as they are "the apples of their eyes" while continuing to strengthen and expand bilateral ties.
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General Phan Van Giang and General Khamliang Outhakaysone present medical equipment to the Sopteng Village Health Station. |
Marked by friendship, mutual trust, and understanding, the activities held in Laos on July 9 once again demonstrated the enduring vitality of Vietnam - Laos relations and underscored the profound political significance of the Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange. The program continues to strengthen friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the two militaries, border protection forces, local authorities, and people living in the border areas of both countries.
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General Phan Van Giang and the Vietnamese delegation return to Vietnam through Thanh Thuy Border Gate on the afternoon of July 9, concluding the activities of the 3rd Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange in Laos. |
The 3rd Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange will continue on July 10 with activities in Nghe An province, Vietnam.
Translated by Chung Anh