France’s naval ships visit Ho Chi Minh City

Due to its heavier tonnage and deeper draft, Dixmude docked at Ba Ria-Vung Tau port, while Surcouf docked at the port of Ho Chi Minh City.

During their stay, the officers will pay courtesy visits to leaders of the municipal People’s Committee, the Naval Region 2 Command; and the city’s Military High Command. Accordingly, the crew members will take part in exchanges and joint drill activities, as well as share their experience in fields of their common concern. They will also visit some historical relic sites and natural landscapes in HCM City.

The visit of the French naval ships is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-France diplomatic ties and the five years of their Strategic Partnership, contributing to promote the cooperation between the two navies in particular and the bilateral defense relations in general.

The PANO would like introduce some photos of the visit.

La Fayette-class frigate FS Surcouf docking in Ho Chi Minh City

The crew-members on the La Fayette-class frigate FS Surcouf salute the port.

Leader of the Naval Region 2 Command presents flowers to welcome the commander of the ship Surcouf.

Lieutenant Colonel Christine Ribbe-commander of Surcouf salutes the Vietnamese delegates

At the press conference on the ship Surcouf

Translated by Lam Anh