January 06, 2017 | 17:31 (GMT+7)
Mainlanders visit naval troops for New Year
PANO - A delegation from Binh Duong, Vinh Long, Ca Mau, Hau Giang provinces and Can Tho city on January 5 visited and extended New Year wishes to Naval Region 5’s units which are stationed in Phu Quoc island district of the southern province of Kien Giang.
Can Tho city's gift presented to troops of Battalion 551
During the visit, commanders of Brigade 127, Medical Team 78, and Battalions 551, 553, and 563 briefed the delegates on their task performance in 2016 and their missions for 2017.
After inquiring after the troops, the delegation highlighted their key role in managing and firmly defending national sovereignty over seas and islands in the southwestern region, and expressed confidence that the naval troops will successfully accomplish their tasks.
Colonel Ta Quang Nam, the region’s Deputy Commander affirmed that support from Party committees, authorities, people, and armed forces of the Mekong River Delta and southeastern localities over the past time have greatly encouraged naval troops to successfully fulfill their assigned missions.
Translated by Tran Hoai