Bilateral patrol to protect sovereignty and security of Vietnam - Laos border

Bilateral patrol forces at border marker No. 370 of the Vietnam - Laos border. Photo: Hung Phong

The Hanh Dich Border Post force was commanded by Captain Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy Station Chief; the friendly force was in charge by Major Phon Xa Van, Captain of Company 216. The bilateral patrol force conducted a closed patrol of the Vietnam - Laos border from the area of ​​landmark No. 369 (at an altitude of 1,370m above sea level) to the area of ​​landmark No. 370 (at an altitude of 1,560m above sea level), with a length of more than 5 km.

Patrol forces from both sides overcame difficulties in weather (damp fog) and difficult terrain to check the status of border markers, clear bushes to improve visibility and clean up around the border marker area, and exchange information related to border protection work...

The two sides have properly implemented principles, protocols and procedures in foreign affairs activities.

As a result, the border markers were not moved and the border markers were kept intact and safe.

The Vietnam-Laos bilateral border patrol force crossed the rugged terrain, at an altitude of more than 1,000m above sea level to complete the mission. Photo: Hung Phong

After the bilateral patrol ended, the two sides held a meeting to review experiences, discuss some related situations, sign minutes and agree on the next patrols.

Captain Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy Head of Hanh Dich Border Post, said: This is an activity that the unit regularly coordinates with other forces to promptly detect violations of border regulations, resolve incidents occurring on the border; coordinate to protect the common border, maintain political security and social order and safety on the border.