Japanese escort vessel pays friendship visit to Da Nang
VOV.VN - The escort vessel Asahi of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, led by Captain Jio Takemasa, commander of Escort Flotilla No. 2, arrived at Tien Sa Port on April 2, beginning a four-day friendship visit to the central city of Da Nang from April 2 to 5.
Those in attendance at the welcoming ceremony were representatives of the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs, Naval Region 3 Command, the city’s Military Command, the municipal Border Guard Command, the Da Nang Port Border Guard Station, the External Relations Office under Military Region 5 Command, as well as representatives of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of National Defence and the Vietnam People’s Navy.
At the ceremony, representatives of Da Nang city leadership presented flowers to officers and crew members of the Asahi.
The visit contributes to strengthening friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, in line with the policy aimed at promoting the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was upgraded in November 2023.
During the visit, the ship’s commanding officers will pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee and Naval Region 3 Command, take part in professional exchanges and sports activities with officers of the Vietnam People’s Navy, host a reception on board, and visit local cultural and tourist sites.
Da Nang welcomes Australian navy ship for friendly visit
VOV.VN - HMAS Toowoomba of the Royal Australian Navy docked at Tien Sa Port on March 28, beginning a friendly visit to the central city of Da Nang that will run until April 1, 2026.
