During the first quarter of 2026, both sides strictly implemented the three legal documents on the Vietnam - China land border, as well as bilateral agreements on border and border gate management. They maintained close coordination in managing and protecting the border, ensuring security and order, and effectively organizing joint law enforcement patrols along the borderline.

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An overview of the talks

The two sides also worked together to disseminate legal knowledge to border residents, facilitating cross-border visits, trade exchanges, and import-export activities.

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The two sides sign the minutes of the Q1 2026 periodic border talks.

The talks were conducted in a frank, friendly, and constructive atmosphere. Both sides highly appreciated the outcomes of their coordination in border management, protection, and crime prevention, while continuing to exchange relevant information.

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Both sides agree to continue strengthening joint patrols and control of borderlines and markers.

In the spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strictly maintaining and implementing legal frameworks governing the Vietnam - China land border, as well as high-level border guard cooperation agreements and minutes of the Vietnam-China Land Border Joint Committee's meetings. They also agreed to further strengthen coordination in patrols and control of borderlines and markers, promptly notify each other of arising issues, and contribute to maintaining stability, security, and order in border and border gate areas.

Translated by Song Anh