Vietnam, Cambodia complete demarcating 84 percent of inland border in 20 years
Vietnam and Cambodia have completed the demarcation and marker planting of 84 percent of their shared border line over the two decades between 1999 and 2019, heard a conference reviewing the work held in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on March 4.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (standing) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Kien Giang (VNA) – Vietnam and Cambodia havecompleted the demarcation and marker planting of 84 percent of their shared border line over the twodecades between 1999 and 2019, heard a conference reviewing the work held inthe Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on March 4.
Per a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the twocountries have finished the demarcation of about 1,045 km of the border lineand planted 2,047 markers at 1,553 positions.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minhtook note of progresses in the negotiation of demarcation and marker plantingas well as the management and protection of the border on land between Vietnamand Cambodia from 1999 to present.
He affirmed that such achievements reflect the two leaders’ closeattention and the nations’ goodwill and efforts to jointly solve their borderissue.
The official said the Vietnamese Party and State alwaysattach great importance and give priority to consolidating and developingrelations with Cambodia in the spirit of good neighbourliness, traditionalfriendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability.
Progresses in demarcation and marker planting on land willmake practical and meaningful contribution to the celebration of the 55thanniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations and the success of theVietnam - Cambodia Friendship Year – 2022, Minh noted.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son informed that byassessing the outcomes of the two-decade negotiation for demarcation and markerplanting, the conference aims to set out directions for the work in the comingtime.
He highlighted the importance of the “Supplementary Treatyto the 1985 Treaty on the Delimitation of National Boundaries and the 2005Supplementary Treaty” between the two countries, which took effect on December22 in 2020./.
Outcomes of border demarcation and marker planting of Vietnam and Cambodia were highlighted at a conference jointly held by the Party Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies in Hanoi on July 7.
Vietnam and Cambodia on July 28 agreed to maintain the strict implementation of signed agreements on border and border marker management, and step by step solve the remaining work of their land border demarcation and marker planting.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (standing) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
