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Gen. Kien speaks at the event. |
Speaking at the event, Gen. Kien affirmed that the exchange program was a success. He praised and thanked the agencies, units, and localities, especially the authorities of Lap Le commune, Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong city for their enthusiastic and responsible participation and close coordination in hosting the event.
The conference also drew useful experience in directing and coordinating in carrying out external defense relations work. The representative of the Department of Foreign Relations under the Ministry of National Defense highlighted that the exchange was an important milestone for the two sides to continue to successfully carry out other foreign relations activities in the future.
Over the past time, the Vietnam Coast Guard Command has chaired and closely and effectively worked with agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defense to successfully organize external defense relations activities, including exchanges to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese Coast Guard.
The report reviewing the third Vietnam - China Young Coast Guard Officers Exchange affirmed the significance of the event which was held as part of the activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the foundation day of the Vietnam Coast Guard.
The program included various practical activities, contributing to strengthening mutual understanding and trust between young coast guard officers of the two countries in particular and the two forces in general.
Activities within the program held political significance, contributing to fostering the cooperative relationship between the two coast guard forces and nurturing the traditional relationship and friendship between the two countries and the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The conference evaluated that activities were held as planned, ensuring absolute safety and security. The guests highly appreciated the event which spread the message of friendship between the two coast guard forces and the two countries and thanked the Vietnam Coast Guard Command for the warm and enthusiastic welcome.
At the conference, groups and individuals with outstanding contribution to the success of the third Vietnam - China Young Coast Guard Officers Exchange were presented with certificates of the Defense Minister and the Vietnam Coast Guard Command.
Translated by Tran Hoai