During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the one-year implementation of the agreement on land border management regulations and border gates, the minutes of the 28th meeting, and the government-level agreement on the settlement of free migration and undocumented marriages in border areas.

They also compared notes on issues arising after the increase and upgrade of Vietnam – Laos border markers.

They agreed that the two countries’ authorities worked hand in hand on border management in accordance with the Protocol on Vietnam- Laos border mechanisms as a contribution to boosting cooperation and exchanges in border areas.

They effectively carried out transport connectivity projects, especially roads via border gates, and the master plan on Vietnam-Laos land border gate development for the 2021 – 2030 period with a vision to 2050, and the master plan on border markets.

Next year, both sides consented to go ahead with joint work in order to implement the Protocol on Vietnam – Laos borderline and border markers, the agreement on land border management regulations and border gates, thus helping to boost socio-economic development alongside ensuring national defence-security.

After the meeting, they signed the minutes of the meeting and concurred to hold the 30th meeting in the fourth quarter of next year in Laos.