Despite challenging weather conditions and complex mountainous terrain, both sides carried out the patrol safely and effectively. The patrol focused on inspecting border markers, boundary signs, and landmarks along the national border, while directly discussing and agreeing on relevant issues on the ground.
The two sides coordinated closely to patrol and monitor the border, check the system of national border markers and boundary signs, the border alignment, and associated infrastructure as defined by the Viet Nam-Laos Joint Committee on Land Border Delimitation.
They also exchanged information on national border management and protection, as well as the political security and public order situation in border areas on both sides.
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| Joint patrol forces overcoming terrain and weather challenges. (Photo: Le Thach) |
Inspections at markers No. 460, 461, 462 and boundary post 460/1 confirmed that all markers and border signs remained intact, with no signs of shifting or damage. No incidents of illegal cross-border farming, settlement, or logging, or any other border regulation violations were detected.
On the occasion, the Nghe An Border Guard Command introduced a pilot model called the “Border marker inspection and protection path” to be implemented near marker No. 461.
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| Both sides agree on the timing and section of the next provincial-level joint border patrol. (Photo: Le Thach) |
Colonel Ho Quyet Thang, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Nghe An Border Guard Command, noted that this was the first time the two provinces had conducted a joint patrol at the provincial level. Throughout the operation, both units demonstrated solidarity, close coordination, and a high sense of responsibility, successfully meeting the content and requirements of the plan. The patrol concluded safely, with no incidents involving personnel, weapons, equipment, vehicles, or documents.
Following the patrol, the two forces held a debriefing and signed a joint patrol record at Thanh Thuy Border Post (Nghe An Border Guard Command). They also agreed on the schedule and route for the next provincial-level joint patrol.
