November 27, 2024 | 23:57 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese and Chinese border guard forces enhance coordination
PANO - A delegation of Vietnam’s Lai Chau provincial Border Guard Command, led by its Political Commissar Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Hung, held talks on border work with a delegation of the Border Guard of the China’s Mengzi Area, which was headed by its Commanding Officer Senior Colonel Huang Tongqiang on November 26 in Mengzi city, Honghe prefecture of Yunnan.
In the spirit of equality, friendship, and sincerity, the two sides reviewed achievements in border control from December 2023 to the present. They also agreed on the next steps to strengthen border management.
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Sr. Col. Nguyen Van Hung presents flowers to Sr. Col. Huang Tongqiang. |
Both parties were committed to managing the border in accordance with legal frameworks, adhering to the three foundational legal documents, and strictly implementing previously agreed-upon bilateral commitments. The two units agreed to maintain cooperation and strengthen exchange in border security, fostering a stable production environment for border communities and contributing to socio-economic development in the border areas.
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Head of the Vietnamese delegation presents souvenir to the Chinese side. |
Enhanced communication and collaboration in cases of natural disasters, fires, epidemics, and other emergencies were emphasized. Both sides were committed to providing necessary assistance to refugees, ensuring the safety of lives and property, and coordinating rescue efforts when required. The two sides agreed to closely monitor infrastructure projects near the border, ensuring strict adherence to agreements and meeting minutes of the Vietnam-China Land Border Joint Committee.
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The two sides sign the minutes of the 15th talks on border work. |
Increased exchanges on significant traditional occasions of both nations and their border guards were encouraged to strengthen the solidarity and friendship between the two forces, contributing actively to building the borderline of peace, friendship, stability, and development.
Translated by Chung Anh