January 28, 2022 | 17:37 (GMT+7)
Vietnam, China coordinate to ensure border security
PANO - The border protection forces of the Vietnamese province of Lao Cai and Chinese province of Yunnan met on January 27 to reach agreement on joint patrols and border security assurance before, during, and after Tet (lunar New Year) holiday.
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Border protection forces of Lao Cai and Yunnan exchange information at the border demarcation line. |
At the border demarcation line, heads of the patrol forces of the two sides frankly exchanged border security situations over the past time and operation of criminals ahead of Tet.
They agreed to enhance patrol in sensitive border areas, prevent illegal cross-border entry and exit, smuggling, and control COVID-19. They will boost dissemination to raise awareness of people on both sides of the borderline not to cross the border illegally, not to assist smugglers, and actively denounce crimes.
The two sides will actively exchange information through hotlines to prevent crimes in a timely manner, contributing to ensuring order and security in border areas of each country and a happy Tet holiday for local people.
Translated by Mai Huong