French Navy's ship visits Hai Phong city

The welcoming ceremony for FS Vendémiaire frigate at Greenport

The Naval Service chaired the welcoming ceremony for the ship at the port.

During the visit, officers and sailors of the Vendémiaire will pay courtesy calls on leaders of Military Region 3, the Hai Phong People's Committee, and the Naval Region 1 Command. They will also exchange professional expertise on ship survivability, conduct joint training activities with the Viet Nam Coast Guard, and participate in sports and cultural exchanges with Vietnamese naval officers and soldiers.

Commander Jean-Christophe Dherbecourt and delegates at the welcoming ceremony

Commander Jean-Christophe Dherbecourt introduces the Vendémiaire to delegates.

French Ambassador to Viet Nam Didier Le Bret (fourth from right) and delegates tour the Vendémiaire.

Speaking to the press, French Ambassador to Viet Nam Didier Le Bret said this was the Vendémiaire's 11th visit to Viet Nam and the 30th visit by a French Navy vessel to the country over the years. He emphasized that these visits were significant in promoting mutual understanding between the two navies.

Over the past time, Viet Nam – France defense cooperation has continued to strengthen, achieving positive results. The Vendémiaire's visit will contribute to consolidating friendship and mutual trust between the two countries and promoting defense cooperation, particularly in maritime security and safety.

Translated by Quynh Oanh