Vietnam - Cambodia prepare for the 2nd Border Defense Friendship Exchange

The second Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange is scheduled to take place in November 2025 in Tay Ninh province (Vietnam) and Svay Rieng province (Cambodia) with about 20 diverse and practical activities to strengthen defense cooperation and connect the border community. Currently, the authorities of the two countries are actively coordinating to prepare for the event to take place solemnly, effectively and safely.

On July 14, a working delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense led by Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, and General Eth Sarath, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Chief of the Joint Staff (Royal Cambodian Army) conducted a field survey and inspected preparations at the locations where the program is expected to be held.

Leaders of the Tay Ninh Provincial Border Guard Command report on plans to organize the Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange in the field. (Photo: Minh Phu/VNA)

The delegation inspected the venue for the second Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange activities at: Moc Bai - Ba Vet international border gate area, Border sovereignty landmark 171, the area witnessing joint patrols, planting friendship trees, and the planned location for joint military medical exercises (Ben Cau Commune Public Service Supply Center, Tay Ninh province).

The delegation inspected the friendship project of Sang Sovanna Primary School (Cambodia); the progress of building boarding classrooms for border children at Ben Cau Primary School (Tay Ninh province) sponsored by the Ministry of National Defense; the location of the twinning ceremony of residential clusters on both sides of the border; the helicopter landing area at Division 5 and the location of the exchange program for young officers of the two armies.

Speaking at the inspection and survey points, Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien highly appreciated the urgent working spirit of the forces to carefully prepare the exchange program. The Deputy Minister affirmed: Border defense friendship exchange is not only an annual activity, but also a vivid symbol of solidarity and trust between the armed forces and people of the two countries. This is also a clear demonstration of the role of the army in defense diplomacy, building a peaceful, friendly, cooperative border for mutual development.

The Deputy Minister requested relevant agencies and units to continue to coordinate closely and promptly complete the remaining tasks on schedule, ensuring the solemn and thoughtful organization of the program. At the same time, he emphasized the need to strengthen effective coordination with Cambodian forces so that the second Vietnam - Cambodia border defense friendship exchange program in Tay Ninh would be successful, fully meeting the set goals and requirements.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/viet-nam-campuchia-chuan-bi-cho-giao-luu-huu-nghi-quoc-phong-bien-gioi-lan-thu-2-214862.html