Highlights from 10th Vietnam–China Border Defense Friendship Exchange

The Vietnamese delegation was led by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defense. The Chinese delegation was headed by Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense.

The exchange concluded successfully, contributing to strengthening friendship, promoting substantive cooperation among border protection forces, local authorities, and people in border areas of the two countries. It also helped build a border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development. The success of the exchange conveyed a strong message of solidarity and mutual support, laying a firm foundation for the comprehensive and sustainable development of Vietnam–China relations.

General Phan Van Giang welcomes Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun at Mong Cai International Border Gate, Vietnam.

The two defense ministers attend the groundbreaking ceremony of Hai Son Commune Friendship Medical Station in Quang Ninh province.

The defense ministers and delegates meet with officers and soldiers of Tra Co Border Guard Station, Vietnam.

The two ministers present gifts to encourage officers and soldiers of Tra Co Border Guard Station.

General Phan Van Giang and Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun, along with delegations of both countries, at Dongxing International Border Gate, China

The two ministers plant a friendship tree at Dongxing Border Company, China.

The two ministers and delegations listen to briefings from commanders of naval task groups on preparations for joint patrols between the two navies.

General Phan Van Giang and Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun exchange views while visiting a Chinese naval ship.

The two ministers and delegations visit the commemorative site marking the “Starting Point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” at Fangcheng Port, China.

Translated by Chung Anh