Asscheduled, the ship will drop in 20 islands and islets in the district,delivering gifts to people and soldiers there on the occasion of theupcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) – the most important festival ofVietnamese people in the year.
More than 80 reporters from media agencies across the country were also on board the ship.
Addressing the departure ceremony, Tran Son Hai, member of the KhanhHoa Party Standing Committee and Vice Standing Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee, wished soldiers and locals in Truong Saisland district enjoy a joyous and safe festival.
He said hehopes they will continue promoting heroic tradition and solidarity toovercome all difficulties and firmly safeguarding the nationalsovereignty over sea, islands and continental shelf.-VNA