The conference was co-chaired by Rear Admiral Nguyen Huu Thoan, Political Commissar of the Naval Region 5 Command, and Vice Admiral Mey Dina, Commander of the Ream Naval Base.
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At the welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation at Sihanoukville Port |
At the event, delegates evaluated that during the 73rd and 74th joint patrols in the historical waters between Vietnam and Cambodia, the two sides well coordinated to effectively check and maintain security and order; train to maneuver in formations; conduct search and rescue operations, and practice flag signals, semaphore, and light signals as outlined by the international signal law.
During the patrol process, the two countries' naval vessels regularly exchanged information on the maritime situation and related issues. They also conducted close observation and control of activities in the historical waters, thereby contributing to maintaining security and order, facilitating economic development of the two countries' coastal communities.
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Rear Admiral Nguyen Huu Thoan and Vice Admiral Mey Dina handing over the memorandum of understanding on cooperation |
The two sides pledged that in the coming time they will enhance dissemination to raise awareness among both nations' fishermen of complying with maritime laws and regulations when exploiting marine resources, not infringing in foreign waters. They will pro-actively collaborate with relevant maritime management authorities in both nations to prevent and combat transnational crimes such as terrorism, smuggling, illegal transport of goods, weapons, explosives, drugs, humans, tax evasion, and illegal entry and exit.
They agreed to maintain open communication channels to ensure prompt and harmonious coordination in handling maritime incidents in the spirit of cooperation and respect for international law, independence, and sovereignty. This contributes to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment and strengthening solidarity, friendship, understanding, and mutual trust between the two navies.
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The mission of the Naval Region 5 visits Consulate General of Vietnam in Preah Sihanouk province. |
On this occasion, the Vietnamese delegation paid floral tribute and offered incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument, expressing their gratitude to the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who sacrificed their lives to help the Cambodian people in their struggle against the Pol Pot genocidal regime.
Translated by Song Anh