Boosting defence external relations to safeguard national sovereignty

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc conveyed his New Year wishes to soldiers and locals living and working in the Truong Sa island district via a teleconference linking Truong Sa Lon, Nam Yet, and Sinh Ton islands while inspecting the combat readiness of the Naval High Command, January 30, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Pham Ngoc Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army hosts a reception for Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy who is visiting Vietnam to strengthen cooperation between the two countries’ naval forces, Hanoi, July 23, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh visits USS George H.W Bush aircraft carrier (CVN 77) while visiting Norfolk naval base and several local socio-cultural establishments in Norfolk, Virginia, February 21-22, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Two frigates of the Vietnam Navy arrive at Dagang port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, to attend multilateral naval activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, April 22, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Deputy Defence Minister hosts a reception for Admiral Luechai Ruddit, Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Hanoi, June 18, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Rear Admiral Pham Van Vung (L), Political Commissar of the Vietnam People’s Navy is received by Vice Admiral Qin Shengxiang, Political Commissar of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, during his visit to China, June 11-15, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

An art performance exchange by crew members of Royal New Zealand Navy’s frigate HMNZS Te Mana F77 at Sai Gon port, during an official friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City to mark 43rd anniversary of Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic ties, September 25-29, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Music exchange between US officers and sailors onboard US navy ships and Vietnamese artists at East Sea Part, Da Nang city during the ships’ official visit to Da Nang, March 7, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Three Indian naval ships with a total of 913 officers and sailors on board, led by Rear Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, dock at Tien Sa port for a courtesy visit to Da Nang city, May 21-25, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

The US Navy’s hospital ship USNS Mercy docks in Nha Trang port, the central province of Khanh Hoa, beginning its Pacific Partnership Programme 2018 (PP18), May 17 – June 2 (Photo: VNA)

US aircraft ship USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), cruiser USS Lake Champlain GC-57) and destroyer USS Wayne E Meyer (DDG-108) visit Da Nang city for a five day visit from March 5, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Quang Trung frigate leaves Cam Ranh international port for Vladivostok city to visit Russia and join a fleet review on the occasion of the 323rd anniversary of the Russian Navy, July 17-18, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Ly Thai To frigate joins an international parade and a maritime exercise with ASEAN and non-ASEAN countries within the framework of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition, March 27, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

HQ 286 Le Quy Don sailing ship docks at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, beginning its visit and exchange with Indonesia’s Navy, May 1, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Royal Canadian Navy’s multi-role patrol frigate HMCS Regina and supply ship MV Asterix arrive at Cam Ranh port in the central province of Khanh Hoa, making their first visit to Vietnam, June 10-13, 2019 (Photo: VNA)

Destroyer Moon Mu The Great of the Republic of Korea’s Naval Force arrives at Tien Sa port to visit Da Nang city, September 11-14, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

UK Royal Navy's amphibious assault ship HMS Albion docks at the international port of Ho Chi Minh City, beginning its four-day goodwill visit to Vietnam, September 3, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

The French Navy’s Mistral-class amphibious assault ship Dixmude and La Fayette-class frigate FS Surcouf with 713 officers and sailors on board on a five-day visit Ho Chi Minh City from June 1, 2018 (Photo: VNA).

Singapore’s ship RSS Intrepid 69, a guided missile frigate, with a 150-member crew aboard docks at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang city for a four-day visit, April 26-29, 2018 (Photo: VNA)

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8. Strictly maintaining joint patrols with the naval forces of regional countries contributes to enhancing the position and prestige of the Vietnam People’s Navy, building a peaceful and stable sea area (Photo: VNA)

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