June 09, 2026 | 23:20 (GMT+7)
MND delegation conducts survey for third Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange
PANO - On June 8, a delegation from the Ministry of National Defense (MND), led by Director of the Department of Foreign Relations Lieutenant General Vu Thanh Van, conducted a field survey of venues proposed for the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange in Kim Bang border commune, Nghe An province.
The delegation carried out a comprehensive inspection of locations expected to host key activities of the program in Nghe An. The survey included the reception and farewell areas for delegates and the site designated for a commemorative tree-planting ceremony at Thanh Thuy Border Gate.
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The MND delegation at the Thanh Thuy Border Gate marker |
The delegation also inspected the barracks and grounds of the Border Post of Thanh Thuy Border Gate, where defense chiefs of Vietnam and Laos are expected to visit.
In addition, the delegation surveyed Thuy Phong Village Cultural House, the proposed venue for a review meeting on the twinning program between residential clusters on both sides of the shared border.
The delegation inspected the site planned for the groundbreaking ceremony of Thanh Ha Kindergarten, and the venue proposed for talks between delegations of the two defense ministries, among other activities.
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The delegation surveys Thuy Phong Village Cultural House. |
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The delegation inspects the site designated for the construction of Thanh Ha Kindergarten, funded and donated by the Ministry of National Defense to support the local community. |
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Overview of the delegation’s meeting following the field survey |
At a subsequent working session, after hearing recommendations from representatives of participating agencies and units, Gen. Van agreed on several key timelines, and the proposed program schedule and content, enabling relevant agencies and units to continue preparations.
He noted that the findings and recommendations would be reported to the Ministry of National Defense leadership for further guidance to ensure the successful organization of the event.
Translated by Chung Anh