Bilateral patrol on Truong Son mountain range
(Baonghean.vn) - On January 7 and 8, Na Ngoi Border Guard Station, Nghe An Border Guard coordinated with Border Guard Company 222, Military Command of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos to organize bilateral patrols to check the border marker system and protect the safety of the Vietnam - Laos border.
The bilateral patrol force conducted a closed patrol of the Vietnam - Laos border from landmark 420 to landmark 422 (at an altitude of 2,720m above sea level).
This is the “roof” of the Truong Son mountain range (the second highest in Vietnam after Fansipan peak of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range). This border section is 15km long, and bilateral patrol forces must march on foot at an altitude of over 2,500m.
Patrol forces from both sides overcame difficulties in dry, cold weather, thin air and extremely difficult terrain to check the status of border markers, clear bushes, clear visibility and clean up around the border marker area, and exchange information related to border protection work...
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| The bilateral patrol activities further strengthen the special solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos in general and between the two units in particular. Photo: Phuong Linh |
Both sides have properly implemented the principles, protocols and procedures in foreign affairs activities. As a result, the border markings have not been moved and the border markers have been kept intact and safe.
After completing the bilateral patrol, the two sides held a meeting to review experiences, discuss some related situations, sign minutes and agree on the next patrols.
