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Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don leaves for visits, exchanges in China, Philippines

Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines.

Delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy at the see-off ceremony on May 5 in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy at the see-off ceremony on May 5 in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by the academy’s Deputy Director Senior Captain Nguyen Dinh Giang, left Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines.

The visits aim to enhance friendship, cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the navies of China and the Philippines. It also marks a highlight in celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Philippines.

According to the plan, the working delegation will pay courtesy visits to the leaders of the Southern Theater Command Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Command of the Philippine Navy; host naval officers and sailors from the host countries on board for ship tours and receptions; organise sports exchange activities with the naval forces of the two countries; and visit historic sites related to the Vietnamese revolution and cultural and historical landmarks in Guangzhou, China.

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Leaders of Naval Academy see off the delegation. (Photo; qdnd.vn)

During the voyage, the delegation will also conduct sea training for senior cadets, aiming to enhance their commanding skills, coordination, and proficiency in using onboard equipment, skills to handle circumstances in international waters.

Prior to departure, the Vietnamese held an incense offering ceremony at the statue of national hero Tran Hung Dao in Bach Dang Park, Nha Trang city.

Vessel 286-Le Quy Don is scheduled to anchor at the port of Guangzhou on May 12./.

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