Sailing Vessel 286-Le Quy Don leaves for visits and exchanges in China and Philippines

The visits aim to enhance friendship, cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the navies of China and the Philippines. It also marks a highlight in celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Philippines.

A view of the see-off ceremony

According to the plan, the working delegation aboard Vessel 286-Le Quy Don will pay courtesy visits on the leadership of the Southern Theater Command Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Command of the Philippine Navy; host naval officers and sailors from the host countries onboard for ship tours and receptions; organize sports exchange activities with naval forces of the two countries; and visit historic sites related to the Vietnamese revolution and cultural and historical landmarks in Guangzhou, China. 

Leaders of the Naval Academy in a joint photo with members of the delegation

Before departure time

During the voyage, the delegation will also conduct sea training for senior cadets, aiming to enhance their commanding skills, coordination, and proficiency in using onboard equipment, skills to handle circumstances in international waters. 

The delegation leaving the port for the visits and exchanges in China and the Philippines

Vessel 286-Le Quy Don leaving the port

Prior to departure, the delegation held a memorial incense offering ceremony at the statue of National Hero Tran Hung Dao, aka Tran Quoc Tuan, in Bach Dang Park, Nha Trang city. Vessel 286-Le Quy Don is scheduled to arrive at the port of Guangzhou on May 12.

Reported by Trung Thanh

Translated by Tran Hoai