The Vietnamese patrol team was led by Colonel Phan Thanh Hong, Chief of Ngoc Lam Border Post, while the Lao side was led by Senior Captain Kham Phong, Commanding Officer of Border Company 252, with the participation of personnel from both units.

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Both sides conduct the joint patrol.

Despite the rugged terrain and rainy, cold weather conditions, both sides overcame difficulties to patrol the 4km-long border segment, stretching from national markers No.454 to No.455. The inspection confirmed that the national border remained stable, and the system of national markers was kept intact. The patrol forces detected no signs of territorial violation, no incidents of land encroachment for cultivation or settlement, or illegal border crossings.

During the patrol, the two sides organized a flag-saluting ceremony at each national marker, cleared bushes along the patrol path, and exchanged information regarding the security and order situation in the border area, focusing on crime prevention and control, particularly transnational drug crimes. The event was conducted as scheduled, ensuring absolute safety for personnel, weapons, and equipment.

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Ngoc Lam Border Post presents gifts to Border Company 252.
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Local authorities of Son Lam and Hanh Lam border communes present gifts to Border Company 252.

On this occasion, Ngoc Lam Border Post handed over gifts to the Lao border protection force. The Vietnamese side also  advised the Party committees and authorities of Son Lam and Hanh Lam border communes in Nghe An province to present gifts to Border Company 252. These activities contributed to strengthening solidarity, friendship, and coordination in firmly managing and protecting the sovereignty and security of the Vietnam - Laos border.

Translated by Minh Anh