Strengthening defense diplomacy, building a peaceful and friendly Vietnam - Laos border
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of July 23, a delegation of senior officers of the Lao People's Army led by Colonel Xon thoong - Keo lo kham - Director of the Department of Operations visited and worked with the Military Command of Nghe An province.
Receiving and working with the delegation were Colonel Ha Thanh Son - Deputy Director of the Department of Operations, Ministry of National Defense, Vietnam People's Army; Major General Ha Tho Binh - Deputy Commander of Military Region 4; Colonel Tran Van Hung - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Commander of the Provincial Military Command and comrade Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
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| Working scene. Photo: Phong Quang |
At the meeting, the Provincial Military Command reported to the working delegation on the socio-economic development of Nghe An province from the beginning of 2018 to present; the results of building a national defense foundation associated with the people's security posture in the area. Especially the results of the defense diplomacy work of Nghe An province with neighboring Lao provinces (Xieng Khouang, Bolikhamxay, Hua Phan) sharing the border.
Notably, in recent times, the Provincial Military Command has advised the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial People's Committee to issue and effectively implement the Project "Improving the effectiveness of cooperation and assistance to the armed forces of Xieng Khouang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, period 2013 - 2020"; Project "Improving the effectiveness of cooperation and assistance to 7 Border Guard Companies (Laos) on the opposite border, period 2018 - 2022 and the following years".
Up to now, the Provincial Military Command has opened 10 training courses, fostering military knowledge, local defense for more than 300 officers and employees of the Military Command of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos. In addition, helping the Lao side build the gate of the Noong Het District Military Command barracks and a warehouse belonging to the Staff Department of the Military Command of Xieng Khouang Province.
In addition, the Military Commands of border districts of Nghe An province have promoted meetings, exchanges, twinning, and gift-giving activities between districts, communes, and villages, contributing to ensuring political security and building a peaceful and friendly border between the two countries.
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| Colonel Xon thoong Keo lo kham - Director of the Lao People's Army's Department of Operations presented the painting "Land of a Million Elephants" to the Nghe An Provincial Military Command. Photo: Phong Quang |
On behalf of the delegation, Colonel Xon thoong Keo lo kham expressed his joy at being able to visit, work, and learn about the historical and cultural traditions and experiences in carrying out local military and defense work in Nghe An province - the homeland of beloved President Ho Chi Minh.
Speaking at the meeting, Colonel Tran Van Hung - Commander of the Provincial Military Command emphasized: In the coming time, he requested the Lao People's Army's Operations Department to continue to create favorable conditions for Nghe An province and neighboring Lao provinces sharing the border (Xieng Khouang, Bolikhamxay, Hua Phan) to continue to promote defense diplomacy activities, effective military cooperation, and build a peaceful and friendly border between the two countries.
Along with that, continue to coordinate with the provinces of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Xay Xom Bun (Laos) to effectively carry out the search and recovery of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos. Continue to build the solidarity and friendship between the two Parties, two States, two Armies of Vietnam - Laos forever green, forever sustainable./.
