Peaceful countryside areas on the border of Ha Tinh province.

Thanks to the attention of all levels and sectors, the efforts of the people, and the constant support and protection of the Ha Tinh Border Guard, the rural areas along the border are becoming increasingly peaceful, vibrant, and prosperous.

The lush green gardens of the people in Lang Che village, Son Kim 2 commune (Huong Son district), a border village.

These days, 149 households with 530 people in Lang Che village, Son Kim 2 commune (Huong Son district) are busily arranging their fields, cleaning their houses, and tidying up their villages to prepare for the traditional Lunar New Year. This year's Tet is more joyful for the people in this border region because of successful harvests, stable livelihoods, children's academic progress, peaceful villages, and the operation of a smart cultural center and an eco -tourism and community tourism area.

Mr. To Hong Linh, Head of Lang Che Village, happily stated: “Thanks to the attention from higher authorities, the efforts of the villagers, and the support of the Border Guard, our border village is always united and working together to build a more prosperous and civilized homeland. In 2016, we were the first border village to achieve the New Rural Area status, and in 2020 we achieved the model New Rural Area status. Currently, we have a well-maintained and synchronized road system, village cultural house, and other welfare facilities. The material and spiritual lives of the people have improved significantly, with average per capita income among the top in the district at 55 million VND/person/year. Only 3 elderly and infirm households remain in poverty in the entire village.”

The picture of the new rural landscape of Lang Che village is shining brightly amidst the vast Truong Son mountain range.

Not only Tea Village, but the picture of advanced new rural development in the border region of Son Kim 2 is also becoming increasingly beautiful and prosperous. This border commune is always considered a shining example in new rural development, economic development, and creating a solid "fortress" to protect territorial sovereignty .

Mr. Cu Manh Tuan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Kim 2 commune, said: “Thanks to the support of the Border Guard, this year, socio-economic development has been comprehensive with 994 tons of food, 6,093 tons of tea leaves, 200 hectares of planted forest ready for exploitation, average income reaching 53.6 million VND/person/year, the poverty rate reduced to 2.53%, and budget revenue exceeding 10 billion VND. In addition, the commune has maintained the criteria for advanced new rural areas, all 8 villages have maintained their cultural village status, 100% of households have fire extinguishers, social welfare is taken care of, national defense and security are maintained, and social order and safety are ensured.”

The rhythm of production is bustling and hectic every morning at Thach Kim fishing port (Loc Ha district).

Along the coastal border, Thach Kim commune (Loc Ha district) is considered the most outstanding highlight with its developed socio-economic conditions, guaranteed national defense and security, and well-cared-for people's lives. The economic picture of this coastal commune has many bright spots: a fleet of 96 fishing vessels operating efficiently brought in 1,745 tons of shrimp and fish, generating nearly 96 billion VND in value; trade, services, small-scale industries, processing, and labor export activities brought in 320 billion VND; total commune income in 2023 reached 415 billion VND, per capita income reached nearly 48 million VND/year, and the poverty rate decreased to 5.5%...

According to Nguyen Tien Dan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thach Kim commune: “Along with socio-economic development, the work of ensuring national defense and security has always been taken care of. The Party Committee and the government have directed and urged the local police and military forces to closely coordinate with the Cua Sot Border Guard Post to regularly patrol, guard, and monitor the area to protect the peaceful lives of the people and to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands, especially during holidays and Tet. Complex incidents and conflicts are detected and handled promptly at the grassroots level, so there are no 'hot spots,' and rural security and security in religious areas are ensured.”

Thach Kim coastal border commune in the early morning sun.

Currently, Ha Tinh province has 41 border localities located in 9 districts and towns (10 communes in 3 districts along the land border and 31 communes, wards, and towns in 6 districts and towns along the sea border). These border localities have a total area of ​​198,917 hectares and a population of nearly 77,000 households/over 292,000 people. Many ethnic minority groups live along the Vietnam-Laos land border, including: Man (154 households/455 people), Lao (153 households/551 people), Nung (57 households/239 people), Chut (44 households/156 people), Muong (36 households/103 people), Thai (9 households/36 people), Tay (7 households/22 people), etc.

The border areas of Ha Tinh province are crucial and sensitive in terms of national defense and security. They are considered remote and isolated regions with low starting points, difficult economic development conditions, and uneven levels of education and awareness among the people. Therefore, in recent years, in addition to the attention of the Party and the State, the 13 border guard posts stationed along the two border lines have worked alongside and supported 41 local Party committees, governments, and people in caring for and developing these border areas, making them increasingly prosperous and well-developed.

The Lao Thung people in the border region of Phu Lam, Phu Gia commune (Huong Khe district) are tending their mandarin orange orchards to sell during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Thanks to these efforts, all border localities have now achieved the standards of new rural areas and civilized urban areas, with dozens of villages meeting the standards of model residential areas (a total of 476 villages) and hundreds of model gardens that are both beautiful and highly economically efficient. Essential infrastructure has been invested in and built in a spacious, synchronized, and beautiful manner. Production and living standards are increasingly developing, the poverty rate has decreased sharply, the number of wealthy households has increased rapidly, the people's border defense posture has been strengthened, and the people's border defense system has been cared for...

Colonel Nguyen Mau Phuc – Deputy Political Commissar of the Ha Tinh Border Guard Command, said: To have the prosperous and peaceful border areas we see today, the Ha Tinh Border Guard Command has actively collaborated with the Party committees, authorities, and people in the border regions. The contributions of border guards are diverse, vibrant, and consistent in all areas, such as: supporting economic development, building new rural areas, "helping" children go to school, carrying out social welfare activities, disaster prevention and control, search and rescue, and ensuring security...

The people of Bản Giàng village, Hương Vĩnh commune (Hương Khê district), hang Party flags in preparation for Tet (Lunar New Year).

"In particular, the Border Guard Force has effectively fulfilled its role and responsibility as a specialized border protection force in disseminating information and mobilizing the people to participate in protecting national territorial sovereignty and border security. We have also focused on preventing subversive and disruptive activities by hostile forces targeting border areas, religious communities, and ethnic minorities."

"Through this, we can uphold our sacred territorial sovereignty, effectively combat various types of crime, prevent illegal fishing, effectively prevent social evils, and maintain political security and social order in the border region," Colonel Nguyen Mau Phuc further shared.

Tien Dung

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