Vietnamese naval contingent participates in international maritime security symposium

The event was chaired by Chief of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Muhammad Ali. Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attended the event.

A view of the symposium

With the theme “Addressing Maritime Security Challenges through Cooperation and Technology,” the symposium served as an opportunity for the navies of ASEAN countries and others worldwide to share experience to strengthen the role of the naval force in maintaining maritime security, safety, and responding to natural disasters. 

Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung (center) joins the event.

During the event, delegates focused on key topics such as the development of the global strategic environment and its impact on maritime security, security challenges in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the use of information technology in maritime security. The discussions aimed to seek solutions to enhancing cooperation and coordination among naval forces to address common maritime security challenges and maintain peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.

After the symposium, Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung and Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Indonesia Senior Colonel Nguyen Tuan Duc visited and encouraged Ship 09’s crew-members and members of the Vietnamese contingent.

Representatives of participating navies in a joint photo

Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung congratulated the contingent and the crew-members of Ship 09 on safely crossing over 1,500 nautical miles to participate in the MNEK-5. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People’s Navy hoped that the delegation would continue to stay united and overcome all challenges to successfully complete contents in the exercise to contribute to affirming the position of the Vietnam People's Navy in the international arena. 

Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung visits and encourages Ship 09’s crew-members.

The Chief of the Indonesian Navy meeting with reporters on the sidelines of the symposium

Also on the day, the officers and sailors of Ship 09 participated in various sidelines activities, including visiting a maritime exhibition, attending a music exchange program, and engaging in sports activities on Bali Island.

Translated by Tran Hoai