Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of the Naval Region 5 Command Naval Captain Mai Dang Danh and Commander of Ream Naval Base Vice Admiral May Dina co-chaired the event.
At the meeting, the two sides emphasized the effective coordination during the 77th and 78th joint patrols which took place in December 2024 and March 2025, respectively. They highlighted the good practices of hand flag, lamp and whistle signals according to International Code of Signals, maneuver in formation, search and rescue operations, and other contents of the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES).
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Naval Captain Mai Dang Danh and Vice Admiral May Dina exchange the minutes of the future coordination affairs. |
During the patrols, the two sides’ naval ships kept contact with each side’s standing office of joint patrol, regularly exchanged information about the situation of the waters and related issues, observed and controlled vehicles operating in the historical waters in accordance with mechanisms, regulations and laws. Their joint activities helped maintain security and order in the waters and create favorable conditions for the two countries’ fishermen to work.
Also at the conference, the two sides agreed to continue observing the agreement on the historical waters and joint patrol coordination regulation. They reached consensus on accelerating dissemination among fishermen and encourage them to abide by law and regulations on seafood exploitation. In addition, they will pro-actively work with the two sides’ functional forces to prevent and fight against cross-border terrorism, smuggling, and illegal transport of goods, weapons, explosives, drugs, human trafficking, tax evasion and illegal immigration.
Both sides agreed to maintain communication channels, particularly hotlines, to deal with sea-related cases in a timely, harmonious and satisfactory manner in the spirit of cooperation, respecting each country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law. These will contribute to upholding an environment of peace, stability and deepening the solidarity, friendship, understanding and mutual trust between the two navies.
On the occasion, authorized by the Naval Command of Vietnam, Naval Captain Mai Dang Danh handed over medical equipment and medicines to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Infirmary.
While in Cambodia, the Vietnamese delegation offered incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument in tribute to Cambodian people and Vietnamese volunteer troops who sacrificed their lives during the struggle to overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime, helping the Cambodian people escape the genocidal disaster.
Also in Cambodia, the Vietnamese delegation paid a courtesy visit on the Consul General of Vietnam to Preah Sihanouk province.
Translated by Mai Huong