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On July 10, in Nghe An province, within the framework of the 3rd Vietnam-Laos border defense friendship exchange, a high-level meeting between the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam-Laos Ministry of Defense took place. Download Scene of the talks between the high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and Laos - Photo: Nguyen Khanh Co-chairing the talks were comrades: General Phan Van Giang, Member of the Politburo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam and General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Member of the Politburo of the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Laos. Continuing the success of two Defense Friendly Exchanges. Vietnam-Laos border (November 2021 and October 2024), this 3rd Border Defense Friendship Exchange with many meaningful activities takes place on July 9-10 in the heroic Bolykhamxay province of Laos and on the land of Nghe An, the homeland of the great President Ho Chi Minh; At the same time, it is an activity of practical significance, aiming to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos (1962-2027) and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (1977-2027). Speaking at the talks, General Phan Van Giang said that the 3rd Vietnam-Laos border defense friendly exchange continues to affirm the unique content of cooperation between the two countries. water; has profound political significance, has far-reaching influence, and makes an important contribution to building the two countries border of peace, friendship, cooperation, stability and development, for the prosperity of each country, for peace and stability in the region and the world. Download General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam chaired the talks - Photo: TXVN Emphasizing the overall special relationship between the Party, State and people of the two countries, General Phan Van Giang said that defense cooperation is an important pillar, promoted effectively and increasingly substantively, achieving outstanding and comprehensive results. Accordingly, the two sides have closely coordinated to exchange information and situations; Effectively advise Party and State leaders on strategic issues; Cooperation and exchange of delegations at all levels, especially at high levels, is highly valued; Cooperation mechanisms are maintained effectively and substantively. Along with that, cooperation in human resource training continues to be valued by both sides; Defense industry cooperation is promoted; Economic and defense cooperation has been practically implemented; Cooperation between troops, soldiers, bordering military zones and Border Guards, border management and protection forces of the two sides has been practically deployed, continuing to contribute to ensuring security, social order and safety in the border area... In the coming time, based on the signed Protocol on Defense Cooperation and the 2026 Defense Cooperation Plan, General Phan Van Giang proposed that the two sides focus on implementing key cooperation in the following directions: Maintaining exchanges delegations, especially high-level delegations; cooperate in training human resources, manage border protection, promote cooperation in defense industry and military trade; Close consultation and mutual support at regional and international multilateral mechanisms and forums... Regarding cooperation in border management and protection, the two sides strengthen the exchange of information and situations, bilateral patrols, border protection, national landmarks, and the fight against all types of transnational crimes; promptly coordinate, prevent, contain and appropriately handle arising problems; replicating the twinning model of Border Guard Stations and Population Clusters on both sides of the border. Also at the meeting, General Khamliang Outhakaysone expressed his joy and honor to attend the 3rd Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange Program. At the same time, he expressed his gratitude for the affection of the Vietnamese Army and people for the high-ranking delegation of the Lao Ministry of National Defense; affirming this is a testament to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries. General Khamliang Outhakaysone emphasized that this exchange takes place in the context that the two Parties and countries Vietnam and Laos are implementing each Partys Resolution and celebrating each countrys major holidays. At the same time, defense cooperation between the two countries has been maintained in recent times, continuing to deepen and in the first 6 months of 2026, outstanding results have been achieved in areas such as exchanging delegations, especially high-level delegations.Vietnam-Laos border defense friendship exchange: Tightening special solidarity from border areasGeneral Phan Van Giang attended border defense exchange activities in LaosMore projects cultivating special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos South-Laos Besides, maintaining cooperation mechanisms, including the 6th Defense Policy Dialogue; Exchanges between people on both sides of the border are increasingly growing strongly, contributing to promoting trade between the two sides; Vietnam continues to support construction projects for Laos; Both short-term and long-term training cooperation is increasingly quality...General Khamliang Outhakaysone proposed that in the coming time, the two sides should strengthen education of the young generation of the two countries and the two Armies about the values ofIn particular, the fidelity and steadfastness of the Vietnam-Laos relationship under the motto Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion; coordinate to preserve and protect border security, strengthen joint
