RoK’s naval training ships dock in HCM City port
VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s helicopter training ship ROKS Hansando and fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong anchored at Ho Chi Minh City’s port on September 14, thereby marking the start of their four-day friendly visit to the southern city.
Brigadier General Gang Dong Goo, the head of the delegation, said that the visit part of activities held in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties, with the occasion set to contribute to promoting the bilateral friendship.
During their stay, a total of 470 Korean officers and crewmembers are expected to visit several agencies and units of the Vietnam Navy in order to exchange views on security and defence, industrial co-operation, and to seek measures to strengthen the friendship that exists between the two navies. This will include holding volleyball matches and visiting historical and cultural relic sites in the southern city.
Following their visit to the country, the RoK ships will anchor at 10 ports in nine countries around the world, including Malaysia, India, and Australia.