Maritime Defense Exhibition 2019 held in Singapore

The Vietnamese delegation led by Rear Admiral Pham Van Vung, Political Commissar of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attended the event.

Rear Admiral Pham Van Vung (L) and Chief of Staff - Naval Staff of Singapore

Vietnamese delegation at the exhibition

The event attracted 26 delegations of naval, coast guard and maritime law enforcement forces of regional countries. At the exhibition, more than 200 corporations and companies from countries and territories introduced the latest technologies in navigation such as combat systems, maritime security and safety technologies, naval equipment and services, and communications systems. Besides, delegates also visited nearly 30 foreign naval vessels at Changi Naval Base and discussed measures to raise mutual understanding and boost cooperation in maritime security.

The same day, a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Singaporean navy’s Information Fusion Center was held at Changi Naval Base. On this occasion, the Vietnamese delegation had several bilateral meetings with representatives from foreign defense ministries and navies.

Translated by Lam Anh