Vietnam, Laos to step up cooperation in border safeguarding
Vietnam and Laos agreed to enhance cooperation in maintaining border security during talks between their border guard officials in Vientiane on September 12.
Border guard officials of Vietnam and Laos pose for a photo at the talks in Vientiane on September 12 (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos agreed toenhance cooperation in maintaining border security during talks between theirborder guard officials in Vientiane on September 12.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Commanderof the Border Guard High Command Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien. Meanwhile, the Laoside was led by Maj. Gen. Siphan Phutthavong, head of the border guarddepartment of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army.
At the talks, the two sides reviewed cooperationoutcomes in the recent past and discussed the coordination in border managementin the time ahead.
They agreed to continue directing their agenciesand units to seriously and effectively realise cooperation agreements on borderdefence. They will step up communications to raise border residents’ awarenessof the Vietnam-Laos protocol on borderline and border markers, the bilateralagreement on border and border gates management regulations, along with thespecial relationship between the two countries so that locals are better awareof hostile forces’ sabotage ruses and plots as well as cross-border crime, andactively take part in the fight against crime.
Additionally, border guard forces of Vietnam andLaos will frequently conduct joint patrols to manage and protect the borderlineand border markers, discover and deal with incidents happening along theborderline in a timely manner. They will also work together to prevent andcombat illegal cross-border migration and other criminal activities.
Both sides agreed to continue coordinatingclosely to organise border friendship exchanges at all levels, increase thesharing of experience in managing and safeguarding the border and fightingcrime, especially drug crime.
They will also further support each other intraining and improving the law enforcement capacity of the border guard forces.
During their working visit to Laos fromSeptember 11-13, the Vietnamese delegation presented 90 million Kip (about10,000 USD) as relief aid to the Lao Ministry of National Defence to helppeople in the country’s central and southern regions address floodconsequences.
Vietnam and Laos share a border of around 2,337km that runs across 10 Vietnamese provinces and 10 Lao provinces./.
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Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Border guard officials of Vietnam and Laos pose for a photo at the talks in Vientiane on September 12 (Photo: VNA) 
