Sr. Col. Nguyen Minh Khanh, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, and head of the Vietnamese delegation, said the December 3-31 trip reflected the desire to foster deeper cooperation, trust and mutual understanding in maritime law enforcement between the VCG and ICG, for the benefit of the two countries’ people and for peace and stability in global and regional waters.

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Sr. Col. Nguyen Minh Khanh, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command (Photo: qdnd.vn)

It also provided their officers and staff with a chance to engage in cultural exchange and share experiences in building a stronger maritime force. Key areas of focus included improving operational capabilities in operating vessels, weapons and technical equipment, as well as conducting joint training in search and rescue, firefighting, and oil spill response at sea.

The preparation for the journey was thorough. Khanh revealed that extensive training was conducted for the officers and crew-members aboard Ship 8005, covering legal knowledge, diplomacy, and insights into Indian history, culture, people and the ICG operations.

According to him, the working mission to Kochi by ship 8005 and the VCG delegation marked a historic first. It was also the farthest journey undertaken, covering nearly 6,000 nautical miles. Despite facing challenging and complex weather conditions, the ship operated continuously and successfully met all mission objectives while ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.

The Indian counterparts expressed high praise for the Vietnamese delegation, commending their professionalism and dedication throughout the mission, he added.

Source: VNA