Quang Tri and Xa Van Na Khet conduct joint exercises to prevent illegal migration across the border

On October 16, in Huong Hoa area (Quang Tri), the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command coordinated with the Military Command of Xa Van Na Khet Province (Laos) to organize a joint exercise to prevent illegal immigration and illegal entry and exit across the Vietnam - Laos border.

According to the hypothetical situation, a group of ethnic minorities (Vietnam) with about 40 households/150 people were incited by bad guys, organized to migrate freely, illegally enter and exit the country and cross the border through the area near the markers 594, 601/1, and marker 606/1, under the management of Thuan Border Guard Station, Lao Bao International Border Gate Border Guard Station, Thanh Border Guard Station ( Quang Tri Border Guard). This area is opposite to Sepon district and Noong district, Xa Van Na Khet province, Laos. People brought their children and all their belongings and items to migrate freely.

Situation of Lao Bao International Border Guard Station (Vietnam) coordinating with Border Guard Company 320 (Laos) to block and propagate against free migration and illegal entry and exit. (Photo: VNA)

To handle the situation, the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard and the Xa Van Na Khet Provincial Military Command established a joint command post at the Lao Bao International Border Gate Border Guard Station, commanding the Huong Phung Border Guard Station, Lao Bao International Border Gate Border Guard Station, Thanh Border Guard Station, Thuan Border Guard Station and Border Guard Companies 320, 321, 322 of Laos to coordinate with local Party committees, authorities, militia and police to organize checkpoints at the border.

Along with that, the forces coordinated to carry out propaganda and mobilization so that people clearly understood the plots of the bad guys, did not listen to the instigators, quickly returned to their hometowns, and stabilized their lives.

According to the Organizing Committee, the exercise was completed in accordance with the required purpose, plan, and scenario, ensuring safety in all aspects. During the exercise, both sides also gained valuable experience in border management and protection.

The "Joint exercise to prevent illegal immigration and exit across the Vietnam - Laos border" is carried out according to the cooperation plan between the Ministry of National Defense and the Border Guard of the two countries in 2025. This is the 6th exercise. The actual situation on the border shows that the exercise between the Border Guard forces of the two provinces of Quang Tri (Vietnam) and Xa Van Na Khet (Laos) has contributed to improving the ability to coordinate in handling situations and resolving incidents occurring on the border.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/quang-tri-va-xa-van-na-khet-dien-tap-lien-hop-ngan-chan-di-cu-tu-do-qua-bien-gioi-217012.html