Welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese defense minister at Dongxing International Border Gate

The two ministers later visited Dongxing Border Company, starting activities of the exchange in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 

At the welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Dong Jun for his Vietnamese counterpart and the Vietnamese delegation

Dongxing Border Company is located in Dongxing town, Dongxing city of the prefecture-level city of Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, nearly 5km from Dongxing International Border Gate.

Established in September 1969, the unit is primarily responsible for managing and controlling approximately 30km of the border. Its barracks cover an area of about 46,700 sq.m, comprising four buildings. The unit consists of three platoons and has infrastructure facilities such as a tactical training ground and a physical training field.

At the unit, General Phan Van Giang and Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun planted a friendship tree and observed sports exchange activities.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese defense chief presented a gift from the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam to Dongxing Border Company.

The two defense ministers plan a friendship tree at Dongxing Border Company.

General Phan Van Giang tours Dongxing Border Company and talks to its officers and soldiers.

The Vietnamese defense minister presents a gift from the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense to the Chinese unit.

The two defense ministers pose for a group photo with troops of Dongxing Border Company.

An overview of a sports exchange at Dongxing Border Company

Translated by Mai Huong