• Final border marker between Quang Tri and Laos’ Salavan inaugurated 
• Quang Tri hosts annual meeting with Savannakhet

At the conference in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri on September 27, young participants highlighted the importance of information and education, raising awareness of the two countries’ time-honoured ties of friendship and cooperation. The discussion also noted Party and State policies on defending national sovereignty and protecting mutually beneficial border relations.

Youth from the three provinces have encouraged local residents to support border marker planting as part of the fight against hostile forces subversive schemes detrimental to the traditional bilateral friendship. Locals were also urged to contribute to stability, national defence, and security in the area.

In the recent past, the three provinces have carried out many bilateral cooperative programmes in socio-economic development and border maintenance. Youth from these provinces have regularly exchanged stories and advice concerning their experiences promoting development, reducing poverty, protecting borders, and discouraging crime.