Border guard and militia forces conduct patrol

The head of the border patrol team inspects the condition of border marker 424 on the Vietnam - Laos border.

The patrol team beside border marker 423.

The patrol team fully carried out all tasks as planned, focusing on inspecting signs along the borderline, checking the condition of border markers, and closely monitoring the local situation in order to promptly detect and prevent acts infringing upon national sovereignty or violating border regulations. Through on-site inspections, the borderline signs and the system of border markers were found to be intact and secure, with no violations detected.

In addition to patrol duties, participating forces also repaired several sections of the patrol route that had suffered landslides due to previous heavy rains, and cleared vegetation along the borderline and around the border markers, creating favorable conditions for long-term border management and protection. Despite unfavorable weather conditions and rugged mountainous terrain, officers and soldiers of the unit, together with local militia force, upheld a strong sense of responsibility, unity, and close coordination, successfully completing all assigned tasks.

Members of the patrol team clear vegetation along the borderline and around the border markers.

Lieutenant Colonel Vu Ba Re, head of the patrol team of Nam Can Border Post said, “Patrol activities during the New Year period are of great significance in maintaining security and safeguarding national border sovereignty. Effective coordination between the border guard and local militia forces has contributed to enhancing the effectiveness of border management and protection, while also strengthening military–civilian solidarity in the area.”

According to deputy head of the Military Command of Na Ngoi commune Lau Ba Xa, participating in patrols alongside the border guard force demonstrates the responsibility of the militia and local people in protecting the borderline and border markers. Local militia force is always ready to coordinate and contribute their efforts with functional forces to maintain peace and stability in the border areas of the Fatherland.

Participating forces repair sections of the patrol route damaged by landslides caused by floods.

Throughout the patrol, absolute safety of personnel, weapons, equipment, and materials was ensured, contributing to the maintenance of stability in the Vietnam - Laos border area during the final days of 2025 and in welcoming the New Year 2026.

Translated by Tran Hoai