Vietnamese, Lao officials hold annual talks on border security
Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai, Commander of the Vietnam Border Guard force, held annual talks with Director General of the Lao Border Military Department Major General Siphan Phoutthavong in Luang Prabang on October 24.
The talks between the Vietnam Border Guard High Command and the Lao Border Military Department in Luang Prabang on October 24 (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai, Commander of the Vietnam BorderGuard force, held annual t𓄧alks with Director General of the Lao Border MilitaryDepartment Major General Siphan Phoutthavong in Luang Prabang on October 24.
Both sides agreed to continue on with the border guard cooperation agreement between the Vietnam BorderGuard High Command and the Lao Border Military Department signed on October 16,2018, as well as the legal border documents signed between Vietnam and Laos. They will work together to enhance border management and protection, conductmutual patrols to detect activities that aim at damaging national border markers, and monitor criminal activities. The two sides vowed to jointly fight smuggling, trade fraud, drug trafficking, illegal weapons and explosivematerial transactions, human trafficking, cyber fraud, cross-border gambling,and terrorist attacks.
Additionally, they will coordinate to deal with issues related to sabotage attempts, illegal immigration,unauthorised residence, and illegal labour.
The two sidespledged to maintain regular or ad-hoc exchanges of information related tobor💃der management and protection, as we🤪ll as incidents occurringalong the border.
They will work together to raise public awareness of tactics used by hostile and reactionary forces,and law compliance among residents and adherence tolegal border documents and relevant agreements signed by both sides./.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The talks between the Vietnam Border Guard High Command and the Lao Border Military Department in Luang Prabang on October 24 (Photo: VNA) 
