The third Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange will be held from March 28 to 31 between the northern province of Lang Son and the Chinese southern province of Guangxi.

Visitors at Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son

Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh and Chinese Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Chang Wan Quan will co-chair the programme.

The event is designed to consolidate friendship and solidarity between local armies, people and border security forces of the two countries.

A series of activities including visits to several border guard’s units, bilateral patrols, and an inaugural ceremony for a Vietnam-China Border Friendship Culture House in Chi Ma hamlet in Loc Binh district will also be held during the event.

VNA