Naval Captain Poddubniy Gennadiy, Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s Coastal Squadron, presided over a welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese naval fleet and delegation.
During the event, the Vietnamese flag flew beside the flags of the Russian Navy and countries participating in the “Sea Cup” event right on the wharf. Meanwhile, Russian girls dressed in national costumes brought bread and salt to welcome the troops, led by Naval Senior Captain Trinh Xuan Tung, Deputy Commanding Officer of Naval Region 4.
The fleet docked after nearly a month of anchoring in Ussuriyskiy Bay, Vladivostok city. After reviewing the guards-of-honor, all crew-members performed the tasks of training, preserving, and repairing technical equipment and weapons to prepare for the upcoming competition.
Naval Captain Poddubniy Gennadiy expressed his pleasure at welcoming the Vietnamese contingent and naval ships to Vladivostok city.
For his part, Naval Senior Captain Trinh Xuan Tung thanked the host for the solemn reception held for the VPN’s fleet and troops.
Reportedly, the VPN's naval frigates moored safely at the Pacific Fleet's port in Vladivostok city. All members are now ready to take part in the competition.
Prior to the official contest, the Vietnamese naval athletes will continue their advanced training to get used to the field so as to effectively join the competition as scheduled.
Seven countries are expected to compete in the “Sea Cup” competition. Three teams, including the host country Russia, Vietnam, and China, will compete in the Ussuriyskiy Bay area of Vladivostok city, while the Myanmar Navy will send observers to the event.
The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present some images at the ceremony.
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Naval ships 015 and 016 heading to the port |
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Officers of the two frigates saluting the port |
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Russian naval tug boats instructing Vietnamese naval frigates to reach the port |
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Naval Captain Poddubniy Gennadiy welcoming Naval Senior Captain Trinh Xuan Tung and the VPN’s delegates |
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Russians receiving the Vietnamese contingent by bread and salt |
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The host Russia performing the Vietnamese national anthem at the welcome ceremony. |
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At the welcoming ceremony |
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Vietnamese national flag flying at the ceremony |
Translated by Minh Anh