July 03, 2026 | 17:52 (GMT+7)
Various activities held within Vietnam - Lao Young Border Officers Exchange Program
PANO - A series of activities took place on July 3 in Kim Bang commune, Nghe An province, as part of the Vietnam - Laos Young Border Officers Exchange Program in 2026, contributing to reinforcing solidarity and friendship between the two countries' border protection forces and young military officers.
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The representative of Vietnamese delegation (right) presents flowers to the Lao side. |
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Young officers from Vietnam and Laos meet and participate in the exchange activities. |
The day's activities began with a tree-planting ceremony and the establishment of a Youth Friendship Flower Garden at Border Marker 460, symbolizing the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Participants then took part in a vibrant cross-border run event, starting at Thanh Thuy Border Gate in Nghe An province, running through Nam On Border Gate in Laos, and returning to the starting point to complete the course. The program also featured a friendly volleyball match between young officers of the Vietnam Border Guard and the Lao border protection force.
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Delegates from both sides plant a friendship tree line at Border Marker 460. |
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Young border officers from Vietnam and Laos build the Youth Friendship Flower Garden. |
The Vietnam - Laos Young Border Officers Exchange Program is a key event within the framework of the 3rd Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange. Through these activities, young officers from both countries have the opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and exchange experience in unit development, border management and protection, and the prevention and suppression of trans-national crime. The program also helps foster the long-standing tradition of Vietnam - Laos special solidarity while encouraging younger generations to uphold and further strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, the two states, the two militaries, and the people of both nations.
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The two sides in a friendly volleyball match |
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Members of the two sides in the cross-border run event |
The opening day's activities not only created lasting memories for the participating young officers, but also further enhanced Vietnam - Laos defense cooperation, underscoring the shared commitment of both countries' border protection forces to building a border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development.
Translated by Tran Hoai