November 30, 2023 | 22:32 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese naval delegation successfully concludes China visit
PANO - On November 30, Frigate 016-Quang Trung and the delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy, led by Deputy Chief of Staff of Naval Region 4 Senior Captain Nguyen Van Ngan, successfully concluded its participation in the “Peace and Friendship - 2023” joint exercise in Zhanjiang and friendly visit to Hong Kong, China from November 8 to 30.
Captain Pham Anh Tuan, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Naval Region 4, chaired a ceremony at Cam Ranh Military Port to welcome home the Vietnamese frigate and delegation.
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Frigate 016-Quang Trung and the Vietnamese delegation about to reach Cam Ranh Military Port |
At the meeting to review the outcomes of the trip, the delegation’s head praised members for their responsibility, activeness, and pro-activeness in carrying out tasks. During the voyage and their stay in the host country, crew-members of Frigate 016-Quang Trung strictly observed guard duty and ensured smooth communication and adequate logistics and technical supplies. In addition, machines, weapons, and equipment were maintained in the best condition for the missions.
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Captain Pham Anh Tuan chairs the ceremony at Cam Ranh Military Port to welcome home the Vietnamese frigate and delegation. |
During the voyage, officers and sailors actively exercised to enhance their command capability and mastery of weapons and equipment. Members of the delegation acquired valuable experience in joining bilateral and multilateral defense diplomacy activities.
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Frigate 016-Quang Trung at Cam Ranh Military Port |
The success of the trip contributed to consolidating and strengthening the friendship and cooperative relationship between the Vietnamese military and navy and militaries and navies of China and other countries; promoting mutual understanding and trust; affirming Vietnam’s collaboration ability and its readiness to respond to common challenges at sea, for peace, stability, cooperation, and development of the region and the world.
Translated by Tran Hoai