Thanh Hoa (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong visited and presented gifts to officers and soldiers of Bat Mot Border Guard Station in the central province of Thanh Hoa on December 4, as part of his working trip to meet with voters following the 15th National Assembly’s 8th session.
Founded on April 30, 1959, the Bat Mot Border Guard Station is located in Kheo hamlet, Bat Mot commune, Thuong Xuan district. It is tasked with managing a 17.49km section of the borderline, including the Kheo - Tha Lau auxiliary border gate on National Highway 47, which connects to Sam To district in the Lao province of Houaphanh.
President Cuong praised the station for their effective advisory work with the Party Committee of the provincial Board Guard Command and local authorities, while effectively fulfilling its core mission of managing and firmly safeguarding territorial sovereignty and border security, fighting various types of crimes, and contributing to socio-economic development.
The officers and soldiers have been instrumental in supporting policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged families, with regular visits and gift delivery, he said.
The President asked them to further uphold their role as a core, specialised force in the construction, management and protection of the national borderlines, contributing to maintaining an environment of peace and stability, which is essential for the overall development of both the country and Thanh Hoa province.
Vigilance and accurate situational awareness are regular tasks, he said, calling for timely advice to effectively handle any contingencies that may arise. A crackdown on crimes and legal violations, particularly drug-related and cross-border offences, should continue, alongside with staying prepared with rescue and relief plans for natural disasters and epidemics.
It is essential to build a robust grassroots political system, he said, urging effective defence and border diplomacy via fostering close ties with Lao border security forces to build a border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.
The Party, State and people pay special attention to building a stronger Vietnam People's Army and border guard force in particular, he asserted.
Later, the State leader visited and presented gifts to a 102-year-old heroic Vietnamese mother and a war invalid in the district.
President Cuong also offered incense at Lam Kinh special national relic site in Lam Son town of Tho Xuan district./.
