Indian sailing training ship visits HCM City
HCM
City (VNA) – Sailing training ship INS Sudarshini of the Indian Navy
docked at Ho Chi Minh City international port on October 18, beginning a
friendly visit to the southern metropolis of Vietnam.
In his welcoming remarks, Vice Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee
Ngo Minh Chau said the traditional friendship between Vietnam and India,
which was nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Mahatma Gandhi, has
continuously developed in all fields. In particular, the
relationship between HCM City and India is also constantly strengthened and
developed in the fields of trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges,
he went on.
The city leader expressed his hope that the visit will not only
promote cooperation between the two navies but also serve as a connection
between the Governments and people of the two countries, contributing to peace,
security and stability in the region and the world.
Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
emphasised that the visit to the HCM City of Ship INS Sudarshini
is a highlight in relations between the two countries, especially defence and
maritime relations. In recent years, defence cooperation has been one of the
pillars of India-Vietnam relations. The two countries have signed many defence
cooperation agreements, contributing to promoting the relationship between the
two sides, he added.
The Indian Government is committed to promoting
cooperative activities with Vietnam in all fields from politics to economics,
the diplomat said.
During their stay in HCM City, officers, sailors and cadets of the INS Sudarshini will pay a courtesy visit to the Navy Region 2 of the Vietnam People’s Navy, pay floral tributes at the Monument of President Ho Chi Minh, visit a number of historical and cultural relics of the city and participate in friendly exchange activities with local soldiers and people.
INS Sudarshini is a sail training ship that is 54m in length and 8.5m in width. Since being commissioned in 2012, the INS Sudarshini has made voyages to different foreign ports including those of ASEAN countries, becoming one of the symbols of the Indian navy in promoting friendship and maritime cooperation with friendly foreign countries./.