As planned, the VPN delegation will pay courtesy calls on the leadership of the Western Fleet Command and the Command of Lumut Naval Base of the Royal Malaysian Navy; host a reception onboard Ship 17; have sports exchanges; and visit several landmarks and scenic sites in Malaysia.

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The delegation offers incense at the Monument of General Tran Hung Dao.

While taking part in MILAN 2026 in India’s Visakhapatnam city, Ship 17 and the VPN delegation will engage in such activities as international fleet review, cultural exchanges, opening ceremony of MILAN 2026, international maritime seminar, sea planning conference, exchanges of expertise, street parade, and live sea exercises.

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At the meeting to disseminate and assign defense diplomacy tasks

Before departing for MILAN 2026 in India and friendly visit to Malaysia, the Naval Region 2 Command organized a meeting on task grasping and assignment. Participants were provided with regulations regarding defense diplomacy, safety assurance measures, and standards during the task performance.

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Leader of Brigade 171 presents flowers to officers and sailors of Ship 17 and the delegation.
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Ship 17 and the delegation bid farewell to the port.

The participation in the MILAN 2026 in India and courtesy visit activities with the Royal Malaysian Navy aim to further enhance coordination and interoperability in responding to common maritime security challenges, while strengthening relations, cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust among the militaries and navies of participating countries, contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world.

Translated by Mai Huong