Bach Long Vi Island has an important strategic position in terms of national defense, security and marine economic development in the Gulf of Tonkin. Over the years, the Party Committee, government, armed forces and people of Bach Long Vi Island District have always implemented the motto of combining economic development with strengthening national defense and security, gradually developing in many fields, worthy of being a frontier position in the Northeast sea of ​​the Fatherland.

The working group transported gifts to Bach Long Vi island district.
The delegation offered incense at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs in Bach Long Vi island district.

Bach Long Vi island district was established on December 9, 1992. From the first day of establishment with 25 cadres and 62 youth volunteers, with iron will, determination, and solidarity, Bach Long Vi island district has overcome all difficulties and hardships.

From an offshore island with no electricity or fresh water, dozens of projects have been built, bringing practical socio-economic benefits, closely linked to national defense and security tasks, especially the system of supplying fresh water, wind, solar and diesel power 24/7.

The delegation presented gifts to representatives of units on the island.
Giving gifts to students who overcome difficulties in studying in the island district.

The island district has a population of 326 households, with 1,152 people, mainly working in fishing and fishing logistics services. During rough seas, many ships enter the harbor for shelter, the island's population increases to 2,000 - 3,000 people.

Arriving at Bach Long Vi island district, the delegation offered incense at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs in the island district and conducted exchanges and surveys to grasp the implementation of socio-economic development projects, ensuring national security, order and safety at sea, developing the marine economy and preventing and combating illegal fishing (IUU).

Working group to propagate prevention and combat of illegal fishing for fishermen operating in the sea area near Bach Long Vi island.

On this occasion, the delegation of the Coast Guard Region 1 Command presented 95 gifts to units on the island, families in difficult circumstances and students who have overcome difficulties to excel in their studies on the island district. The delegation also promoted IUU and presented gifts and national flags to fishermen in the sea area near Bach Long Vi Island.

News and photos: LA DUY

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