After merging the Border Guards of An Giang and Kien Giang provinces into the Border Guard Command of An Giang province, under the Military Command of An Giang province, the Border Guard Command of An Giang province was assigned to manage a land border section of more than 150km long, with many border gates, control stations, trails, openings, river mouths, etc. Therefore, the delegation's working trip aimed to directly grasp the border situation, area, security situation, order, working life, living conditions, performing tasks of border management and protection, etc. of officers, soldiers, and people on the border line assigned to the unit.

Colonel Pham Van Thang listened to the Command of Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Border Guard Station report on border management and protection work.

After the field inspection and working with the Command Board of Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Border Guard Station, the working delegation inspected the management and protection of the border around the sovereignty marker 241 and the Tien River estuary. This is the main marker, demarcating the border between An Giang province and Kandal province, Kingdom of Cambodia. The delegation also inspected the working headquarters, accommodation and meals of soldiers at the control stations and the Command Board of Long Binh Border Gate Border Guard Station, Tinh Bien International Border Gate, etc.

Colonel Pham Van Thang inspected the actual control of people and vehicles passing through Vinh Xuong International Border Gate.

After the field survey, Colonel Pham Van Thang had a working session and made preliminary conclusions for the border posts on the border line. He highly appreciated the role and responsibility of each officer and soldier of the units. Through inspection and field survey at the posts and stations, it was shown that over the years, the units have always made efforts, tried, overcome all difficulties, and are ready to receive and complete their tasks well. In particular, the units have done a good job in foreign affairs with the border protection forces of Cambodia; actively and proactively exchanged information and the situation in the border area, and together resolved issues arising on the border. They have coordinated with the forces in the spirit of Decree 03 of the Government , closely managed the area, forecasted the situation early and from afar, and resolved incidents well.

Through contact with people in border areas, it can be seen that the units have done a good job of mobilizing the masses, staying close to the people and the area, creating trust among the people and the authorities and organizations where they are stationed. In particular, the units have actively launched and implemented many good models and methods towards the poor people in border areas...

The working group inspected the actual border section managed by Long Binh Border Guard Station.

Colonel Pham Van Thang affirmed: Implementing lean, compact, strong, effective, efficient and effective is a consistent action for the Border Guard force. He requested that from the commander to each officer and soldier of the units must constantly study, improve ethics and lifestyle, worthy of being the core, specialized force in managing and protecting the sovereignty of borders, seas and islands. Must have a proper, considerate and polite attitude when interacting with the people, forces, authorities and local organizations.

In addition, internal solidarity, military-civilian solidarity, and good foreign relations with the government and border protection forces on the opposite side. To improve work efficiency, unit commanders must have specific and clear assignment of tasks, and arrange staff according to their strengths, qualifications and abilities. Not only patrolling, controlling, managing, protecting the border, and fighting smuggling, but also actively participating in the fight against trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the current period. Keeping a close eye on the local situation, strictly controlling the border, but must be open, quick, and legal so that businesses and people can cross the border to do business legally...

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