The exchange sees the participation of maritime law enforcement forces of seven countries, namely China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) also join this event.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Commanding General of the Vietnam Coast Guard recalled the first edition which took place in December 2022, during which the participants exchanged, boosted understanding and promoted cooperation.
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Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao speaks at the event. |
According to the Vietnamese general, after the first successful exchange, the cooperative ties among regional maritime law enforcement forces have been enhanced while more exchanges, ship visits, joint patrols and exercises have been held regularly with richer forms and contents.
Noting that this year, the Vietnam Coast Guard continues to host the exchange program with the message of “Solidarity is strength” with new contents, Gen. Dao believed that the exchange would give the participants chances to network, boost understanding, cooperate in a more intensive, practical and effective manner. It would also help build trust, create high consensus in coordinating to perform their tasks, join hands for waters of peace, prosperity, sustainable development for countries and the region.
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Delegates in a group photo |
The exchange will last until December 21.
As planned, participating maritime law enforcement forces will visit the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, tour some tourist and cultural spots in Ha Long city and attend a gala evening.
Translated by Chung Anh