Hanoi (VNA) – The 89th internationaljoint patrol on the Mekong River concluded on December 27, with China, Laos,Myanmar and Thailand taking part.
According to the Yunnanprovincial public security department, 128 law enforcement officersparticipated in the mission aboard six vessels, covering 542km.
A consultation meeting onemergency response capability was also held in Laos.
As planned, China and Laos willhold a week-long training session in key areas on the Mekong River followingthe patrol.
Joint patrol among China, Laos,Myanmar and Thailand began in late 2011 after a gang hijacked two vessels andkilled 13 Chinese sailors on Thailand’s waters.
The Mekong River is a vitalwaterway for cross-border shipping among China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand,Cambodia and Vietnam./.
Indian, Indonesian navies conduct joint patrol at sea
The Indian Defence Ministry announced on October 11 that the Indian Navy’s Kora-class missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) and naval maritime patrol aircraft Dornier arrived in Indonesia for the opening ceremony of the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT).