French naval anti-air frigate Forbin visits HCM City

Forbin, an anti-air frigate of the French Naval Force led by Col. Thomas Frioli, docked at Sai Gon-Hiep Phuoc port on May 28, beginning a friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

The French frigate’s visit is part of the framework of the Vietnam-France defence cooperation plan for 2019 (Photo: VNA)

During its visit which will last until June 3, officers of the ship are scheduled to pay courtesy visits to leaders of the HCM City People’s Committee, the High Command of Military Region 7, and the High Command of Navy Zone 2 (Photo: VNA)

The two sides will share experience in fields of mutual concern (Photo: VNA)

The frigate crew includes 199 officers and soldiers. This is its first visit to Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

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