Dien Bien (VNA) - Delegations from the northern border province of Dien Bien and Laos’ Phongsaly province on November 29 conducted a bilateral survey and talks on the construction of a border guard house and the expansion of a border patrol road on the Vietnamese side’s Vietnam - Laos - China border intersection point.
Both sides recognised the need for the work, saying they are essential to serve the defence friendship exchange among Vietnam, Laos and China in 2025. The planned construction and road expansion will not only facilitate visitors’ access to the intersection point but also support border mobility, management and protection efforts by Vietnam's competent forces.
They committed to completing the required procedures in 20 days from the signing of the minutes. They will submit a written report to the agency in charge of border affairs of each sides and present it to competent authorities for consideration. The results will be promptly communicated through diplomatic channels.
Col. Pham Hong Giang, Deputy Commander of the Dien Bien provincial Border Guard Command, assured that the work will not alter the current boundary direction, will adhere to the provisions of the Vietnam-Laos agreement on border and border gate management, as well as other signed agreements, and will be subject to the supervision of relevant authorities.
Col. Giang expressed his hope that Col. Kham Phon Seng Si Vong Sa, Commander of the Phongsaly provincial Military Command, will continue to support and facilitate the agreed-upon activities, contributing to fostering the Vietnam-Laos special friendship and solidarity./.
