In recent years, border guard control stations under the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command have stepped up border defence diplomacy and organised twinning agreements with armed forces units of Laos. These activities have helped strengthen coordination in border management and protection while maintaining security and order along the shared Viet Nam-Laos border.

Viet Nam will stage a first-ever sea parade with ships and squads from the Navy, Coast Guard, Fisheries Surveillance, and Naval Air Force to mark its National Day on September 2, announced Politburo member, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.