The welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation was chaired by former Commander of the Coastal Combat Force of the Philippine Navy Captain Jonathan Salvilla.

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Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don arrives at Manila port.

Also in attendance were Political Counselor of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Philippines Nguyen Bich Hoang; Vietnam’s Defense Attaché to the Philippines Senior Colonel Luong Van Manh; and officials of the embassy.

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The welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation
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Capt. Jonathan Salvilla welcomes Sr. Capt. Nguyen Dinh Giang and the Vietnamese naval delegation.

At the ceremony, Capt. Jonathan Salvilla warmly welcomed the Vietnamese naval delegation and affirmed that the Philippine Navy would provide the best possible conditions for their stay and exchange activities in the country.

On behalf of the delegation, Capt. Giang thanked the host for the thoughtful and respectful reception and expressed confidence that the visit and exchange activities would be successful, contributing to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two navies.

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Delegates in joint photo at the ceremony

As planned, the delegation will pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Philippine Fleet; host a banquet aboard Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don; participate in sports exchanges with Philippine Navy officers and sailors.

Reported by Trung Thanh (from Manila, Philippines)

Translated by Tran Hoai