Vinh City donates 2 billion VND to the Coast Guard and Fisheries Surveillance Force.
(Baonghean.vn) - In order to support and stand alongside Vietnamese law enforcement forces currently on duty in the sea area where China is illegally placing the Haiyang 981 oil rig in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, a delegation from Vinh City recently donated 2 billion VND to the Coast Guard Region 2 and the Fisheries Inspection Sub-Department Region 3.
On July 12th, a delegation led by Comrade Vo Viet Thanh, Standing Committee member of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Vinh City Party Committee, along with leaders of the People's Council, People's Committee, Fatherland Front Committee, and various departments and agencies of Vinh City, and representatives from wards, communes, and neighborhoods, visited the Region 2 Coast Guard stationed in Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province. With the mission of protecting the sea area from Quang Tri to Binh Dinh Province and the entire Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands of Vietnam, the Region 2 Coast Guard has performed its law enforcement duties well at sea.
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| A panoramic view of the working session of the delegation at the Coast Guard Region 2. |
Since China brazenly and illegally deployed the Haiyang 981 oil rig in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, the Coast Guard officers of Region 2 have steadfastly held their ground, fighting day and night on the ground, carrying out propaganda, explaining, and requesting the rig's withdrawal from Vietnamese waters. Many times, Coast Guard vessels have been rammed and sprayed with water cannons by Chinese ships, many officers have been injured while on duty, and many vessels have been damaged, but this has not deterred the officers.
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| The leaders of Vinh City presented a donation of 1 billion VND to the Coast Guard Region 2. |
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| Leaders of the Vinh City Fatherland Front visited and inquired about the well-being of coast guard officers and soldiers who had just returned from the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. |
On behalf of the delegation, Comrade Vo Viet Thanh expressed his emotion and pride in the Vietnamese Coast Guard officers in general, and the Coast Guard officers of Region 2 in particular, who have braved dangers and overcome difficulties to carry out their duties of enforcing the law and protecting Vietnam's maritime sovereignty. He was especially proud that the majority of the officers and soldiers in the region are from Nghe An province.
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| The delegation visited and worked at Sub-Department 3, Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department. |
On the same day, the delegation visited the 3rd Fisheries Inspection Team of the Fisheries Inspection Department, located at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang City. This newly established force is tasked with enforcing fisheries laws, protecting aquatic resources, and handling violations by vessels in Vietnamese waters. Simultaneously, it is responsible for protecting maritime sovereignty, safeguarding fishermen, and directly participating in marine economic activities. In recent times, the 3rd Fisheries Inspection Team has closely coordinated with the Coast Guard and fishing vessels to enforce the law, combat the blatant and unjust acts of encroachment by the Chinese authorities, and protect Vietnam's traditional fishing grounds and maritime territories.
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| The people of Vinh City donated 1 billion VND to the Fisheries Inspection Force. |
Throughout the struggle, the fisheries inspection force has repeatedly faced danger, difficulties, and hardships, but the officers and staff of the fisheries inspection force have always demonstrated unwavering political resolve, adhering to the correct principles and viewpoints of the struggle, resolutely defending sovereignty, persistently pursuing peaceful means of struggle, and avoiding escalating the situation.
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| The delegation took a commemorative photo with the officials and fisheries inspectors. |
Listening to reports from the Coast Guard and Fisheries Surveillance forces, Comrade Vo Viet Thanh affirmed that the struggle on the ground is very complex and dangerous, but behind the law enforcement forces is a solid support base, the determination and unity of the entire nation. As soon as the situation in the East Sea became tense, the people of Vinh City demonstrated a deep spirit of solidarity and patriotism. Responding to the call of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Vinh City, the city's residents donated over 3 billion VND. This money was presented by the delegation to fishermen in Ly Son Island District, Quang Ngai Province, and to the Fisheries Surveillance Sub-Department 3 and the Coast Guard Region 2, with 1 billion VND each. In addition, the government and people of Vinh City will directly visit and encourage the relatives and families of the law enforcement forces currently engaged in the struggle on the sea.
Clip of the speechColonel Ly Ngoc Minh, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Coast Guard Region 2:
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Along with donating 2 billion VND to the coast guard and fisheries patrol forces, the delegation also presented a painting as a gift.Uncle Ho is still marching with us.This demonstrates the determination, unity, and solidarity of the home front with the law enforcement forces who are fighting day and night on the ground.
Nguyen Khoa
