Vietnamese, Lao Localities Boost Border Security Cooperation
Local authorities in Vietnam and Laos have agreed to enhance information sharing and joint patrols to combat cross-border crimes including drug offenses, human trafficking, smuggling, and illegal weapons trafficking. This move aims to strengthen security cooperation between the two nations.
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