Vietnam and Cambodia hold joint naval patrol in historical waters
VOV.VN - The Vietnam People’s Navy and the Royal Cambodian Navy conducted their 72nd joint patrol in the historical waters of the two countries on September 25-26.
The operation was joined by Vessel 263 of the Vietnam People’s Navy’s Naval Region 5, and Vessel 1142 of Ream Naval Base of the Royal Cambodia Navy.
The two sides performed saluting ceremony called Hello ASEAN - a saluting ceremony at sea between naval ships of ASEAN member states, exchanged information, and exercised hand-flag and signal lamp in line with international code of signals.
Colonel Trinh Xuan Tung, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of Naval Region 5, said despite strong waves and winds, the two navies had completed the entire joint patrol as planned, ensuring absolute safety, thanks to good preparations and close coordination.
The joint patrol aims to maintain security and order in the historic waters of Vietnam - Cambodia, creating conditions for people of the two countries to develop the marine economy while developing cooperative relationships, and increasing mutual understanding, trust and assistance between the two navies.
After completing the 72nd joint patrol, Vessel 263 docked at Sihanoukville port, Preah Sihanouk province (Cambodia) to begin a goodwill visit from September 26 to 29 at the invitation of the Royal Cambodia Navy.
