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Immigration authorities from Laos and Cambodia met in Vientiane on Wednesday to review bilateral cross-border management and sign a new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance security cooperation along their shared border.
(KPL) The bilateral meeting was led by Col. Phetdavong Keokanya, Head of the Lao Department of Immigration Police, and Lt. Gen. Sok Vesana, Director General of Cambodia's General Department of Immigration.
During the talks, officials reviewed border control achievements over the past two years, emphasizing the joint enforcement of bilateral agreements that regulate orderly cross-border travel for citizens, tourists, and commercial traders while curbing illegal entry.
Key points of cooperation highlighted during the session include:
Border Enforcement and Safety: Heightened vigilance at international checkpoints to prevent the illicit transport of weapons and explosives, alongside strict adherence to sovereign border limits during patrol operations.
Public Education: Raising awareness among border communities regarding the 2008 Lao-Cambodian Border Crossing Agreement to deter unauthorized crossings and illegal settlement.
Repatriation and Extradition: Maintaining continuous communication channels to facilitate the swift repatriation of individuals engaging in illegal activities and coordinating extraditions under existing bilateral treaties.
The delegation concluded the meeting by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Immigration Cooperation for 2026, pledging to streamline joint operations and address lingering border security challenges.
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