On August 2nd in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with relevant ministries, agencies, and localities, organized a conference to summarize 25 years since the signing of the border treaty and 15 years since the signing of three legal documents on the land border between Vietnam and China (the Protocol on border demarcation and marker placement; the Agreement on border management regulations; and the Agreement on border gates and border gate management regulations).
In his opening remarks at the Conference, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the signing of the Border Treaty, the completion of border demarcation and monument placement, and the signing of three legal documents on the border have immense historical significance, opening a new chapter in the relations between the two countries, marking an important turning point in the history of building the Vietnam-China border, and contributing to creating and maintaining a peaceful and stable environment in the region and the world. In addition, the completion of land border demarcation and monument placement also contributes to promoting socio-economic development, especially between the border provinces of the two countries.
The successful resolution of the land border issue between Vietnam and China is a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries, which has experienced many ups and downs. It is an achievement built on the political determination, intellect, blood, and tears of countless generations of Vietnamese and Chinese people, especially in the new era under the leadership of the two Communist Parties. This historical achievement has laid the legal and political foundation for the two countries to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for economic development, ensuring security and defense... fulfilling the aspirations of the people of both countries.
Since the three legal documents on the Vietnam-China land border came into effect and the two countries officially managed the land border according to these documents, the situation on the Vietnam-China land border has generally been stable. The border line and markers have been maintained; social order and security in the border area have been ensured; the opening and upgrading of border gates and the connection of transportation infrastructure have been given attention and implemented by both sides; and friendly exchanges and cooperation for development in the border area have been actively promoted.
The Vietnam-China Joint Land Border Committee and relevant forces from both sides closely coordinate in border management and protection, promptly detecting and resolving any border incidents that arise.
The land border between Vietnam and China was formed through historical processes and has remained relatively stable since the 10th century.
During the colonial period, the French Government and the Manchu Dynasty of China signed the Conventions of June 26, 1887, and the supplementary convention of June 20, 1895 – these were the first international legal documents defining the border between Vietnam and China.
Immediately after gaining independence, both sides focused on resolving border issues and held several negotiations, but without success. Following the normalization of relations in 1991, the two countries resumed negotiations on territorial borders. As a result, the Vietnam-China Land Border Treaty was signed by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the People's Republic of China on December 30, 1999.
Between 2001 and 2008, both sides implemented border demarcation and monument placement on the ground. As a result, the two sides demarcated the entire 1,449.566 km border, erecting 1,971 border markers, including one marker at the Vietnam-China-Laos tri-border junction, 1,548 main markers, and 442 auxiliary markers. This border marker system has been marked, recorded, and described in accordance with the actual terrain, ensuring objectivity, scientific accuracy, clarity, stability, and long-term sustainability. On November 18, 2009, the governments of the two countries signed three legal documents on the Vietnam-China land border to record all the achievements of border demarcation and monument placement on the ground, establishing legal regulations for effective and smooth coordination in border management and protection, and the management and development of border crossings between the two countries.
This is an opportunity for delegates to meet and exchange ideas, reminiscing about their past work, sharing valuable lessons and memorable experiences; for ministries, departments, and localities to exchange, summarize, and evaluate achievements, results, and also shortcomings and limitations arising in border management and protection, in order to draw lessons learned, find solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles, and contribute to maintaining a peaceful, friendly, stable, cooperative, and sustainable border for the people of both countries.
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