Nghe An’s border guards spend weekends helping border communities

A team from Mon Son Border Post working with other forces to help a household build a concrete floor

Early one weekend, personnel from Mon Son Border Post, local authorities, and villagers collaborated to pour a concrete floor for Luong Van Suu’s house in Bung village. Despite the summer heat and steep terrain, the team worked efficiently to complete the task.

Muong Ai Border Post deploys personnel to assist local people in dismantling an old house.

Each person takes on a task to ensure the work is completed as planned.

Suu’s house had long suffered from a damp earthen floor; the reinforced foundation now ensures safer living conditions. "My family couldn't afford repairs. I'm grateful for the soldiers and neighbors who provided labor and livelihood guidance," Suu said.

This scene is common across Nghe An’s border areas. In Xop Phe village, Muong Ai Border Post personnel helped Moong Pho Nhuan dismantle a deteriorating shelter to prepare for new construction. Lieutenant Colonel Ngo Quang Hieu, Political Officer of Muong Ai Border Post, stated that such assistance is a routine responsibility, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and production to strengthen military-civilian ties.

Thong Thu Border Post’s troops help residents weed rice fields.

Similarly, Thong Thu Border Post personnel support economic development by rehabilitating gardens and providing farming techniques and livestock. These ongoing commitments are tailored to community needs, aiming to improve rural life and maintain border security. 

Thong Thu Border Post assists residents in clearing garden areas.

Living alongside residents, border guards serve as both protectors of national sovereignty and partners in poverty reduction. These weekend engagements allow officers to understand local aspirations, encourage law observance, and counter harmful influences, ultimately ensuring political stability in border communities.

Translated by Tran Hoai