On the morning of April 17, at Huu Nghi International Border Gate (Lang Son province), Vietnamese Minister of National Defense - General Phan Van Giang presided over the official welcoming ceremony for Senior Lieutenant General Dong Quan - Chinese Minister of National Defense, and a high-ranking delegation to Vietnam to attend the 9th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange.
Attending the welcoming ceremony were Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien - Deputy Minister of National Defense, leaders of Lang Son province, representatives of the General Staff and the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army.
The ceremony was solemnly held, imbued with national defense diplomacy, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. A large number of Vietnamese people and students brought flags and flowers, enthusiastically welcoming the group of friends, painting with the colors of friendship in the strategic border area.
After the welcoming ceremony, the two ministers planted friendship trees and visited the garden cared for by the military youth of the two countries - symbolizing the continuation of the tradition of Vietnam - China solidarity through generations.
Continuing the exchange program, on April 17, the Defense Ministers of the two countries visited Dong Dang Primary School, attended the inauguration ceremony of the multi-purpose building; visited Huu Nghi International Border Guard Station and Viettel Lang Son Logistics Park.
In particular, the two ministers co-chaired the talks between high-ranking delegations of the two countries' Ministries of National Defense at Muong Thanh Hotel. The event is expected to contribute to strengthening trust, promoting bilateral defense cooperation and building a peaceful, friendly, cooperative and developing Vietnam - China border.
On this occasion, Dong Dang Primary School organized the inauguration of a multi-purpose building with 12 classrooms, including a computer room sponsored by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam.
This is a project of practical significance, contributing to improving the quality of education and creating a modern and comprehensive learning environment for students in border areas.
On behalf of the government and people of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China), Vice Chairman of 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Medical staff of the two sides organized a charity medical examination. The navels of the two countries conduct joint patrols in the Gulf of Tonkin.
People on the border between the two countries have organized cultural exchanges in the form of art performances, sports competitions, and exchange activities between friendly villages, enriching new content for defense exchanges. In addition, it will increase strategic trust, strengthen the foundation of people's hearts and will certainly play a positive role in protecting the security, stability and prosperity of the border area".
Mr. Lieu Pham Ho emphasized that, looking towards the future, Guangxi from a local perspective is committed to implementing the important common perception that the leaders of the two countries have achieved, including strengthening cooperation in many fields such as artificial intelligence, education for young people, etc.
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