The gifts, worth VND 17.5 million in total, included instant noodles, canned rations, hand sanitizer, medical masks, gloves, and a rice milling machine.

According to Major Hoang The Tai, Political Commissar of the My Ly Border Guard Station, the unit’s troops had earlier raised funds to buy the medical supplies and necessities for their Lao counterparts.

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At the event

The gifts were transported by boat to Xop Duong Village of My Ly commune, a location near Company 217, before they were handed over to Lao friends, he added.

By giving these gifts, troops of the My Ly Border Guard Station hoped to help their Lao counterparts in overcoming difficulties, especially in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: baobienphong

Translated by Trung Thanh