Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao begins visit and exchange with Chinese navy

On the morning of December 1, Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, along with the Vietnam People's Navy delegation led by Colonel Nguyen Vinh Nam, Deputy Commander of Naval Region 4, docked at Qingdao port, Shandong province, China. This is the first destination within the framework of Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao's diplomatic visit to China, Japan and South Korea.

According to the Navy, the welcoming ceremony for Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao and the Vietnam People's Navy delegation was solemnly held at Qingdao wharf, chaired by representatives of the North Sea Fleet General Staff, Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. Attending the welcoming ceremony was Colonel Do Trong Duong, Deputy Defense Attaché of Vietnam in China.

Vietnam People's Navy delegation greets the port. ( Photo: Duc Tuan)

After the welcoming ceremony, Chinese naval officers visited Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao; the working delegation and officers and soldiers of Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao visited Ship Weifang of the Chinese Navy.

Welcoming ceremony for Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao at Qingdao wharf. ( Photo: Duc Tuan)

During the visit to China, the delegation and officers and sailors of Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao will pay courtesy visits to the leaders of the North Sea Fleet and the Qingdao City government; and participate in a number of exchange activities with the Chinese Navy. Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao will conduct joint exercises at sea with Chinese naval ships. Through these activities, it will contribute to strengthening the cooperative relationship, enhancing understanding and trust between the two navies in particular and the armies of Vietnam and China in general.

Vietnam People's Navy delegation greets the port. ( Photo: Duc Tuan)

Representatives of the North Sea Fleet General Staff and Chinese naval officers visited Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao. ( Photo: Duc Tuan)

Previously, on the voyage from Cam Ranh Military Port ( Khanh Hoa ) to Qingdao Port, despite complex weather conditions, big waves, and strong winds, officers and soldiers of Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao strictly maintained military discipline, ensuring the ship's technical equipment operated well and the voyage at sea was as planned, with absolute safety. At the same time, the working group and officers and soldiers of Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao actively carried out preparations for defense foreign affairs activities within the framework of the mission.

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