In Pictures: Various activities held during the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange
Within the framework of the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence, together with General Dong Jun, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of National Defence of China, accompanied by delegations from both countries, carried out various activities in China.
Immediately following the ceremony at the border marker, the Vietnamese delegation's members cross into China via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate (in Lang Son Province) to participate in a series of bilateral exchange programmes.
The two ministers visit Youyi Pass Border Guard Company.
General Phan Van Giang speaks with officers and soldiers of the Chinese Border Guard Company.
Delegates observe a live report from the naval joint patrol teams of both countries prior to their coordinated patrol.
The two delegations view a smart border gate model.
The Ministers of National Defence of Vietnam and China, along with delegates from both countries, visit the model village of Zhou Lian in Pingxiang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Zhuang ethnic girls in Guangxi, China, introduce local specialties.
The two ministers admire local handicraft products.
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