Speaking at the farewell ceremony, Senior Colonel Hanfeng, Deputy Chief of Staff of Guangzhou Naval Base congratulated the Vietnamese delegation on its successful completion of the visit and exchange in China and wished them a smooth and safe voyage for the next leg of their journey.
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Officers and sailors of Guangzhou Base stand in formation during the farewell ceremony for the Vietnam People's Navy delegation. |
At the event, head of the Vietnamese delegation, Senior Captain Nguyen Dinh Giang, the Naval Academy’s Deputy Director expressed his sincere thanks to the officers, commanders, and sailors of Guangzhou Base and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy for their warm, thoughtful reception and support, which greatly facilitated the delegation’s activities during the visit.
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Sr. Capt. Nguyen Dinh Giang and Sr. Capt. Hanfeng shaking hands |
During their stay in China, the Vietnamese delegation paid a courtesy visit on the leadership of Guangzhou Base, participated in cultural and sports exchanges, visited each other’s ships, and toured several historical and cultural sites in Guangzhou city.
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The Vietnamese delegation biding farewell |
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Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don leaves Xinzhou Military Port. |
Through these exchange activities, the delegation left a positive impression on the Chinese side, contributing to further strengthening the relationship between the two countries in general, and between the two militaries and navies in particular. The visit also helped highlight the friendly and peace-loving image of Vietnam and the officers and sailors of the Vietnam People's Navy.
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Biding farewell to each other as the vessel departs from the port |
Following the farewell ceremony, sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don and the Vietnamese delegation departed Xinzhou Military Port in Guangzhou City, continuing their journey to visit and engage in exchange activities with the Philippine Navy.
Reported by Trung Thanh (from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China)
Translated by Tran Hoai