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The delegation presenting gifts to and encouraging fisheries surveillance force |
The delegation, led by Major General Tran Van Xuan, Deputy Political Commissar of the Vietnam Coast Guard, visited Tho Chu, Nam Du, and Hon Khoai islands, as well as vessels operating in the waters bordering Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, including standing militia ship KG-96023-TS, fisheries surveillance ship KN 371, and Coast Guard ship CSB 4038.
During the trip, the delegation presented gifts to local authorities, armed forces units, policy families, poor households, and disadvantaged students. The delegation also offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, martyrs, and civilians who lost their lives in the Southwestern waters.
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The delegation presenting gifts and giving encouragement to member of the Standing Militia Squadron performing duties in the Southwestern waters |
Speaking with officers and service members on duty at sea, Major General Tran Van Xuan praised their determination and resilience in carrying out missions under harsh weather conditions far from the mainland.
He emphasized that forces working at sea serve not only as “living landmarks” affirming national sovereignty, but also as a vital source of support for fishermen, helping them confidently continue offshore operations and contribute to safeguarding the national sovereignty over sea and islands.
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Representatives of local Party committees, authorities, troops, and residents in Nam Du islands receiving gifts from the delegation |
Major General Tran Van Xuan called on the forces to continue closely monitoring developments at sea, maintain effective patrol and control operations, strengthen legal awareness programs for fishermen, and coordinate with local authorities in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. These efforts, he said, would contribute to Vietnam’s push to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning removed.
Translated by Tran Hoai