Immediately upon arrival at Fangcheng Port, the two ministers visited a photo display showcasing previous joint patrols between the two navies. They toured Chinese Ship 568 and Vietnamese Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao, and met with and encouraged commanders, officers, and sailors from both sides.
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Gen. Phan Van Giang, Sr. Lt. Gen. Dong Jun, and Vietnamese and Chinese delegations arrive at Fangcheng Port. |
The commanding officers of the two sides’ ships reported that at Fangcheng Port, officers and sailors of both countries had successfully completed cultural and sports exchange activities and fully coordinated all tasks for the joint patrol. In this joint patrol and training mission, Vietnam’s Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao and Frigate 012-Ly Thai To, together with China’s Ships 568 and 627 will conduct patrols along eight routes, passing through nine points, sailing 247 nautical miles over 28 hours. All vessels and technical equipment are in good operating conditions while their officers and sailors are well-prepared and ready to perform their missions.
During the joint patrol and training mission, the two sides will conduct various training contents, including formation maneuvering, maritime escort, light signal communications, anti-piracy operations, including live-fire exercise using light weapons, search and rescue operations, and ship damage control.
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The two ministers visit the photo display of previous joint patrols between the two navies. |
The joint patrol mechanism has contributed to maintaining security and order in the Gulf of Tonkin, enhancing the capacity to respond to non-traditional security challenges, while strengthening mutual trust and understanding between the two navies in particular and the two militaries in general, thereby further contributing to the sound Vietnam - China friendship.
Approved by the two defense ministers, naval ships of Vietnam and China formed up and departed Fangcheng Port for the joint patrol and joint training mission in the Gulf of Tonkin. Good weather conditions at sea during this period are favorable for the patrol.
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Gen. Giang reviews the Guards-of-Honor aboard Chinese Ship 568. |
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The two ministers and delegations tour Ship 568. |
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The Commanding Officer of Ship 568 presents a souvenir to General Phan Van Giang. |
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The two ministers and delegations briefed on preparations for the joint patrol |
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The two defense chiefs and delegations visit Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao. |
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The Commanding Officer of Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao presents a souvenir to Sr. Lt. Gen. Dong Jun. |
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The two defense ministers and delegates pose for a group photo aboard Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao. |
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The two ministers exchange views during the visit to Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao. |
Translated by Mai Huong