Coast guard command

The HCMC Delegation of the 14th and 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies visit and offer gifts to troops stationed on Con Dao Islands. The event marked the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30) and the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). Speaking at the event, Deputy Head of the delegation Van Thi Bach Tuyet expressed her joy at the development of Con Dao Island and tourism infrastructure, preservation and promotion of historical values, and improvement of the living standards of local people and soldiers on the island. Deputy Head of the delegation Van Thi Bach Tuyet  speaks at the meeting. She believed that the coast guard force on the island will successfully complete the assigned task, contributing to the construction and protection of the island. According to the Head of the military command of Con Dao District Pham Van Non, Con Dao archipelago includes 16 islands. The district has been … [Read more...] about HCMC’s NA deputies visit coast guard on Con Dao Islands

The U.S. diplomat highly appeciated the good cooperation between the two countries, saying that the areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S. have been broadened. Coming back to Vietnam after 15 years, the U.S. ambassador has seen remarable results in bilateral cooperation, trade and investment, cooperation in health, climate change, exchange of ideas of science and technology, in defense security. He assessed that the bilateral cooperation has grown impressively thanks to the efforts of both countries. He highlighted the cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S. to deal with pollution on the mekong delta, a big issue that causes damages and affect life of local people. He expressed his delight at visiting a Vinfast factory in Hai Phong city, saying that it is a great example of Vietnam - U.S. economic cooperation. The U.S. diplomat also expressed his pleasure with the building of a Vinfast factory in North Carolina, employing tens of thousands of Americans and creating … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam emphasizes importance of trust-building

Over the past time, the Coast Guard Region 4 Command has closely coordinated with the border guard commands of Kien Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau provinces, and Border Guard Flotillas 48 and 28 in information exchange to thoroughly grasp regional situations, so as to promptly deal with issues related to sovereignty and political security protection, as well as prevention and fight of crime and violations in accordance with the State’s laws. At the signing ceremony, the sides agreed to foster information sharing to update situations at sea and islands, strengthen the implementation of patrol, inspection, and control duties at sea, and promote prevention and fight against law violation and maritime crimes. Meanwhile, the units will work together to draw up effective measures for natural disaster prevention, search and rescue at sea, and address issues related to the maritime environment. Additionally, they will boost law dissemination and education and open more refresher … [Read more...] about Coordination promoted in sovereignty management and protection

Vietnam and Indonesia have expressed a desire to prevent further maritime spats. High-ranking officers of Vietnam and Indonesia navies have discussed measures to strengthen the cooperation as well as maritime boundaries between the two littoral countries. Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem at the phone talk with his Indonesian counterpart on June 7. Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan In the phone talk held on June 7, Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, and Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yudo Margono said they will continue making efforts to maintain the peaceful and stable maritime boundaries and facilitate the fishing without violating the waters of each country. The commanders agreed to speed up the completion of the Joint Training Standard Procedure in addressing common maritime security challenges. Vietnam and Indonesia reached an agreement on continental shelf delimitation in 2003. In 2010, the two defense forces signed … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Indonesia navies discuss maritime boundaries