July 19, 2023 | 16:09 (GMT+7)
Defense leader works with Lao Cai provincial Border Guard Command
PANO - Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, leading a Ministry of National Defense (MND) mission, had a working session with the Border Guard Command of Lao Cai province on border work on July 18 at the Border Post of Lao Cai International Border Gate.
At the event, a command’s leader reported that since the beginning of this year, the political security, social order and safety in border gate areas have been stable while entry and exit activities via international border gates in Lao Cai province have taken place normally in line with national laws and international practices.
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Gen. Chien inspects Kim Thanh International Road Border Gate No.2 |
The provincial command has directed its affiliated units to well carry out border external affairs with China, establish and maintain mechanisms of coordination, online talks, sharing of information about border and border gate management and protection to deal with emerging situations in a timely manner.
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Gen. Chien speaks at the event. |
It has worked closely with authorized sectors to boost the management and monitoring of immigration and import-export activities, made suggestions on piloting the model “Public service portal” at Kim Thanh International Road Border Gate No.2, facilitating the handling of administrative procedures at the border gate and creating favorable conditions for enterprises and businessmen.
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Gen. Chien presents gift to the Lao Cai International Border Gate. |
Acknowledging the provincial Border Guard Command’s achievements, difficulties and proposals, Gen. Chien praised their great efforts and outcomes. He hoped that the command will continue to reform administrative procedures, renew thoughts about border work, improve competence, pay due attention to developing a contingent of regular, professional and modern staff to improve the quality of the border work. It was also asked to continue developing the smart border gate model to serve the monitoring of immigration and import-export activities.
Translated by Mai Huong