The coral, which symbolizes the nation’s sovereignty over its seas and islands, are engraved with the names of each island, as well as their longitudes and latitudes. 

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Deputy Political Commissar of the Navy, Admiral Nguyen Cong Hoa, confirmed that the coral’s strength and durability reflect Vietnam’s sacred sovereignty over the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa (Paracels) archipelagos. 

The presentation of the coral is aimed at educating the Vietnamese people, especially young people, about the importance of protecting the sovereignty of Vietnam’s continental shelf, its territorial waters and islands, he said. 

The Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, Vu Duc Dam, said that the 21 pieces will be kept on display at the province’s museum. 

He added that Quang Ninh’s Armed Forces and people will strive harder to increase production levels to help build a prosperous nation.

VNA