During their stay, the officers and crewmen are scheduled to pay courtesy visits to leaders of the Municipal People’s Committee, the Command of Military Zone 7 and the Naval Command.

They will conduct cultural and sport exchanges and make a tour of HCM City and several adjacent areas. 

The visit, the first of its kind by the Brazilian ship, is part of activities to mark the 20^th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between the two countries.