Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 called upon border guards to increase efforts to effectively prevent illegal exit and entry, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting with border guards ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the PM said the border force must raise its readiness for combatting illegal crossings and responding to natural disasters. Communications work also needs to be stepped up so that fishermen will not violate fishing regulations, he said, stressing the significance of external affairs in border areas. The PM lauded the efforts of border guards and local people in national defence, saying the border force has effectively fought crime and safeguarded political security and social order and safety. They have served as the core force in the fight against natural disasters and disease and conducted rescue operations, most notably during the COVID-19 battle, according to the leader. The force has also maintained close … [Read more...] about Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM
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Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
General Lich confirmed that the Vietnamese MND will continue to share COVID-19 prevention experience and support Laos in the COVID-19 fight. It will also help improve the capabilities of the Lao People’s Armed Forces, create favorable conditions for the Lao diplomat to complete his missions and make contributions to boosting Vietnam-Laos relations and lifting the bilateral defense ties - an important pillar of the bilateral relationship - to a new height. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
Vietnam, U.S. eliminate dioxin contamination from part of Bien Hoa Airbase
In coordination with the Ministry of National Defense and Dong Nai officials, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has treated nearly 1,200 cubic meters of soil contaminated with dioxin at the Gate 2 Lake of the airbase. In the coming weeks after the restoration of grass and trees in the area, USAID and its partners will hand over the land back to Bien Hoa City. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. eliminate dioxin contamination from part of Bien Hoa Airbase