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	Bridge of Friendship: Strengthening Vietnam-China Cooperation

The 9th Border Defense Friendship Exchange took place on April 16-17 in Lang Son Province (Vietnam) and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China). The Vietnamese delegation was led by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defense; the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of National Defense of China.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defense at the event. (Photo: Border Guard Newspaper)

At the event, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien emphasized that program is a special event that took place shortly after the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the two countries' 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Vietnam - China Humanitarian Exchange Year 2025.

This is an opportunity to strengthen friendship, solidarity, and promote substantive cooperation between border protection forces, local authorities, and people in the border areas. It also opens up cooperation and development opportunities for both sides. The activity also contributes to affirming the determination of both sides in joining hands to foster traditional friendship, continuing to deepen the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

The 9th Exchange introduced several new features, expanding both its scale and diversity of activities. Notably, for the first time, the Defense Ministers of the two countries observed an online report from their naval fleets on preparations for a joint patrol and issued orders to commence the mission. The Ministers also engaged in various collaborative activities within the program's framework, such as visiting border management and protection units of both nations, touring schools and presenting gifts to teachers and students, exploring the smart border gate model at Huu Nghi Quan Border Gate, visiting the Viettel Lang Son Logistics Center, and participating in friendship tree planting ceremonies.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien commended the proactive and collaborative efforts of the relevant agencies and units in the preparation and execution of the event. He emphasized that the success of the Exchange serves as a clear testament to the implementation of the high-level agreements reached between the two countries.

Regarding future orientations, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien suggested continuing to maintain and promote border defense exchanges with China and other neighboring countries. He also requested to research to innovate the content and organization methods of such events to ensure improvement in vibrancy, substantiveness, and effectiveness.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, presented Certificates of Merit from the Minister of National Defense. (Photo: People's Army Newspaper)

On this occasion, collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in advising, organizing and participating in the Friendship Exchange were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Minister of National Defense, Chief of the General Staff and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army.

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