Colonel Le Huy, Political Commissar of Coast Guard Region 2, said this was the second such visit by ship 8002 to the Philippines. The mission aimed to bolster cooperation, friendship, mutual understanding, and trust between the two maritime law enforcement forces, showing Vietnam’s open and proactive defence diplomacy.

The visit also demonstrated the Vietnam Coast Guard’s commitment to international integration and deepening the Vietnam-Philippines comprehensive friendship and cooperation for peace, security, and shared prosperity in the region.

Led by Major General Tran Quang Tuan, Commander of Coast Guard Region 2, the delegation engaged in activities including courtesy calls on Cebu city authorities, the second bilateral conference between the two coast guard forces, sports exchanges, cultural and historical site visits, and joint drills in search and rescue as well as maritime firefighting.

"During the courtesy visits, Major General Tran Quang Tuan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Vietnam Coast Guard’s commitment to traditional cooperation with its counterpart and other maritime law enforcement agencies. He stressed the importance of joint efforts in search and rescue, assisting fishermen, sharing enforcement experiences, and safeguarding peace, stability, and maritime security in the East Sea."

The two sides discussed future cooperation, including enhancing exchanges and visits, joint training, professional development, and coordinated responses to maritime incidents. They affirmed their determination to deepen and maintain cooperation between the two coast guard forces.

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