Vietnamese Navy’s frigate departs for AMNEX 3

The Vietnamese delegation is headed by Deputy Commander of Naval Region 4 Senior Captain Nguyen Vinh Nam. This journey aims to actualize the directives of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense on international integration and defense diplomacy. 

A see-off ceremony held for the delegation

The delegation boards the frigate.

Through the exercise, the Vietnam People’s Navy wishes to further enhance coordination capabilities in responding to common maritime security challenges, and to strengthen relations, cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust among participating navies for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

Frigate 016-Quang Trung leaves the port.

During the AMNEX 3, Frigate 016-Quang Trung and the working delegation will participate in the opening and closing ceremonies, a street parade, a Naval Technical Meeting, ship tours and receptions, the ASEAN Fleet Review, formation maneuvers and replenishment at sea; response to maritime security threats from high-speed boats, aerial formation photography, and saluting ceremony at sea.

Vietnam’s participation in AMNEX 3 demonstrates its responsibility as a member of the ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting and its support for multilateral international activities hosted by Malaysia.

Sr. Capt. Nguyen Vinh Nam (farr right) and members of the delegation bid farewell to the port.

In addition, the journey offers an opportunity for the Vietnamese naval troops to improve their command and coordination, combat readiness capabilities, and proficiency in operating weapons and equipment during extended deployments at sea; to accumulate experience in participating in and organizing international events; and to conduct reconnaissance and grasp the situation at sea. 

Reported by Ngoc Hung

Translated by Tran Hoai