Vientiane, Oct. 11 -- Lao Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Khamlieng Outhakaysone has called on the Vietnam Border Guard High Command and the Border Guard High Command of the Lao People's Army to enhance coordination in combating cross-border drug trafficking, preventing human trafficking, and cracking down on illegal activities that distort the policies and guidelines of the two Parties and States.

While receiving a delegation from the Vietnam Border Guard High Command led by its Commander Lt. Gen. Le Duc Thai in Vientiane on October 10, Khamlieng urged both sides to promptly address emerging issues that could threaten stability along the shared border.

Welcoming the Vietnamese delegation, Khamlieng emphasised that the visit ...