Four missile frigates of Vietnam and China conduct joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin

On the morning of April 16, the squadron of missile frigate 015 Tran Hung Dao, ship 016 Quang Trung (Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, Navy) and the working delegation of the Vietnam Navy led by Colonel Do Minh, Deputy Commander of Naval Region 4, left Beihai Military Port (Beihai City, Guangxi Province, China), participating in the 38th joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin with the Chinese Navy.

Two naval formations from both countries reported online to the two countries ' Defense Ministers.

PHOTO: DUC THU

During this patrol, the Chinese Navy sent two missile frigates numbered 628 and 630, commanded by Colonel Trieu Diem Vu, Squadron Leader of the Chinese Navy's Frigate Squadron.

Before leaving the port, Colonel Do Minh and Colonel Trieu Diem Vu reported online to the Ministers of Defense of the two countries participating in the 9th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange in Guangxi (China) on the results of the exchange activities in Beihai City and preparations for the joint patrol mission.

Colonel Do Minh reported to the Vietnamese Minister of National Defense on the results of exchange activities in Bac Hai City and preparations for joint patrols.

PHOTO: DUC THU

As planned, along with the joint patrol mission in the Gulf of Tonkin, the naval fleets of the two countries also conducted joint exercises on search and rescue and light communication.

Previously, on April 13, after 3 days of leaving Cam Ranh Military Port, 2 missile frigates 015 Tran Hung Dao and 016 Quang Trung arrived at China's Beihai Military Port.

Ship squadron 015, 016 leaves Bac Hai Military Port

PHOTO: DUC THU

Here, the Chinese Navy held a welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese Navy delegation. At the Beihai Naval Port, the two navies played friendly basketball matches, tug of war, and mixed relay races; exchanged bait-rope throwing and flag identification; watched the Chinese Navy perform Tai Chi; and visited each other's ships...

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