Vietnamese warship squadron visits 3 Southeast Asian countries

On the afternoon of November 5, the Vietnamese Navy's fleet, including two missile frigates Dinh Tien Hoang (HQ-011) and Ly Thai To (HQ-012) left Cam Ranh Military Port to visit Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.

Ceremony to send off ships HQ-011 and HQ-012 at Cam Ranh Military Port on the afternoon of November 5. Photo: qdnd.vn

This is the first time a Vietnamese Navy ship has visited many countries in one voyage.

The fleet of 228 officers and sailors was led by Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Kiem, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy.

This visit aims to implement agreed initiatives, build trust, enhance friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding and trust between the Vietnam Navy and the Navies of Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.

In addition, the visit also responds to the visits to Vietnam by naval ships of the three aforementioned countries.

According to the visit program, officers and sailors of ships HQ-011 and HQ-012 will participate in sports activities, greet representatives of the navies, armies and local authorities of the countries, and participate in a number of other activities.

According to chinhphu.vn