Vietnamese and Lao units conduct joint exercise on preventing illegal migration and cross-border movements

The Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command meeting at the joint command post

The exercise simulated a scenario in which a group of Pa Ko and Van Kieu ethnic people in Quang Tri Province were incited by hostile elements to migrate freely and illegally cross the border through areas under the management of Thuan Border Post, the Border Post of the Lao Bao International Border Gate, and Thanh Border Post. These areas share border with Sepon and Nong districts of Savannakhet Province.

Outstanding collectives and individuals honored at the event

Upon receiving the report, the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command and the Savannakhet Provincial Military Command established a joint command post at the Border Post of the Lao Bao International Border Gate, directing the border posts of Huong Phung, Lao Bao International Border Gate, Thanh, and Thuan, together with Border Companies 320, 321, and 322 of the Savannakhet Provincial Military Command, to coordinate with local authorities, militia, and police forces to set up checkpoints along the border. At the same time, they conducted information campaigns to raise awareness among local residents of the malicious intent of hostile forces, urging people not to follow provocations and focus on stabilizing their lives.

Representative of the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command presents gifts to the Lao side

The exercise was successfully completed, meeting all set objectives and requirements, and ensuring absolute safety in all aspects. It provided valuable lessons related to the coordination and setllement of complex situations along the shared border.

Translated by Tran Hoai