Quang tri: A delegation from the public security forces of Salavan, Khammuon, and Savannakhet provinces in Laos visited the Quang Tri provincial Border Guard Command to extend New Year greetings to its officers and soldiers. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the socio-economic developments and successes achieved in 2025 by the authorities, armed forces, and people of the four provinces.According to Lao News Agency, the recent years have seen close coordination between the provinces in border gate inspection and control, information sharing, and crime prevention and combat. These efforts have helped maintain political security and social order along the border, while ensuring the protection of territorial sovereignty and national border security for both nations.On the occasion of the New Year 2026 and Vietnam's traditional Lunar New Year (Tet), the Lao delegation expressed joy and extended best wishes to the Quang Tri officers and soldiers for a joyful Tet and successful completion of their task s. They conveyed gratitude to the provincial Border Guard Command for its support and cooperation, expressing hope for enhanced collaboration, strengthened coordination, and the continuation of the tradition of friendship and special solidarity between the two sides.Colonel Trinh Thanh Binh, Commander of the Quang Tri provincial Border Guard Command, expressed gratitude to the Lao delegation for their warm sentiments and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration. He highlighted that strengthened cooperation will contribute to building a peaceful, stable, and developing border.