General Phan Van Giang signs the Vietnam - Cambodia border milestone

Strengthening patrol coordination, maintaining security and order in border areas

Within the framework of the second Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange, on November 14, exchange activities continued to take place in Svay Rieng province (Cambodia).

The Vietnamese delegation was led by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense; the Cambodian delegation was led by General Tea seiha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense.

At the program, General Phan Van Giang and General tea seiha performed the welcoming ceremony, painted the sovereignty markers, planted friendship trees; co-chaired and witnessed a joint patrol on the ground by the border protection forces of the two countries.

In recent years, cooperation between the border protection forces of Vietnam and Cambodia has always been a bright spot, contributing to building a peaceful, friendly, stable and developing border, while strengthening the defense cooperation relationship between the two countries. The Vietnam Border Guard and the Cambodian Border Guard have maintained a close and united relationship; coordinated the implementation of agreements and regulations on border and border gate management; regularly organized joint patrols, exchanged timely information; effectively prevented illegal entry and exit and combated all types of cross-border crimes. These activities also create conditions for people from both sides to travel, do business, develop production and stabilize their lives. In particular, the two sides have implemented many practical cooperation models such as the construction of a station between the corresponding forces and the construction of a residential cluster.

With the close coordination of departments, ministries, branches and especially Party committees, authorities and people in border areas and the effective cooperation of the border protection forces of the two countries, the political security situation and social order and safety on the entire border have remained basically stable in recent times. Border roads and border markers are well managed and protected, contributing to building a peaceful, stable, cooperative and developing Vietnam - Cambodia border area.

Starting construction of Sang Sovan Primary School friendship project

After the joint patrol, the delegations of the two countries attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sang Sovan Primary School friendship project in Svay Teap district, Svay Rieng province.

Sang Sovan Primary School was newly built on an area of 30,000 m2, a friendly project fully supported by the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. The scale includes 7 buildings, football fields, volleyball courts, and sports areas; can accommodate training for more than 400 students. The school construction area is a place with a revolutionary tradition, bearing a historical mark in the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, General Phan Van Giang emphasized that this is not only a new school but also a vivid symbol of the traditional solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia, demonstrating the concern of the two countries' ministries of defense and the military for the cause of education, especially the younger generation. The General stated that throughout the historical journey, the army and people of the two countries have stood shoulder to shoulder, together overcoming many challenges in the fight against colonialism and imperialism, overthrowing the elimination regime, bringing independence, freedom and happiness to the people of each country. Today, the two countries continue to preserve and nurture that relationship through practical actions. The construction of the Sang Sovan Primary School friendship project is a clear demonstration of the friendship not only expressed in defense and security cooperation but also in caring for and nurturing future generations.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, the two Ministers and delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony and General Phan Van Giang presented the symbolic friendship project to the School.

Also on the morning of November 14, the delegations of the two countries visited the World War II Command of Svay Rieng province. Established in 1994, the unit has the function of maintaining security and social order; fighting and preventing crimes; ensuring national defense and security; rescue; mass mobilization and international cooperation.

Here, the two Ministers approved the Honor Guard, listened to an introduction to the unit's activities and met with the Commander of the Command.

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