The 2nd Vietnam - Laos Border Guard Young Officers Exchange Program in 2023 was held in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces from June 26 to 30, with the participation of leaders of the Border Guard Political Department, Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and the Border Guard Department, General Staff of the Lao People's Army, along with nearly 100 delegates of young officers and officers of the Border Guard of the two countries.

During the program, delegates and young officers from both sides will participate in many practical activities such as: Disseminating laws to people on both sides of the Vietnam - Laos border; Youth Dialogue, the 2nd young officer exchange in 2023 with the theme: "Young officers of the Vietnam - Laos Border Guard strengthen coordination, join hands to build a peaceful, friendly, cooperative and developed border"; exchange, sports competition; visit historical and cultural relics in the two provinces of Ha Tinh and Nghe An; planting friendship trees at the Cau Treo International Border Gate Border Guard Station.

The two delegation leaders and young border officers of Vietnam and Laos took photos at border marker 476.

Delegates participating in the program took photos at Cau Treo International Border Gate area.

After the welcoming ceremony of the Lao Border Guard delegation entering Vietnam, the young Border Guard officers of the two countries arrived at Son Kim 1 commune, Huong Son district, Ha Tinh province to participate in a legal propaganda session for people living in Son Kim 1 commune and Thoong Pe village, Cam Cot district, Bo Ly Kham Xay province, (Laos).

Border forces of the two countries presented gifts and scholarships to poor students on both sides of the Vietnam - Laos border.

The legal dissemination activity for people on both sides of the border officially opened a series of activities within the 2nd Vietnam - Laos Border Guard Young Officers Exchange Program. Tomorrow (June 27), young Border Guard officers on both sides will hold a discussion with many important contents and many other activities.

News and photos: DUC NGUYEN