Defence official affirms boosting ties with China

At the reception, Chen Zhaohai said Viet Nam and China have maintained security at border regions and improved cooperation mechanisms in law enforcement as well as strengthened coordination in combating and preventing crime.

The both countries will increase exchanges among border guards and the sharing of experience in promoting external affairs and people-to-people exchanges across border areas, he said.

The both sides will coordinate to manage cross-border trade and promote twin ties between border stations and villages, the Chinese officer noted. 

In turn, Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh underlined that Viet Nam gives the top priority to the ties with neighbouring countries sharing the border with Viet Nam.

He reiterated the consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party, State and army of building stable, long-term and comprehensive friendship and solidarity with China.

Mr. Vinh took note that the defence cooperation and border management between the two countries’ armies have been reinforced in recent years, thus promoting stability and prosperity in the two nations’ border areas.

                                                                                                               By Vien Nhu