Vietnam’s frigate 016-Quang Trung with 150 Vietnamese officers, soldiers and sailors aboard anchored at Vladivostok port on July 25, beginning its courtesy visit to Russia. (Photo: VNA)Moscow (VNA) –Vietnam’s frigate 016-Quang Trung with 150 Vietnamese officers, soldiers and sailorsaboard anchored at Vladivostok port on July 25, beginning its courtesy visit toRussia.
A welcome ceremony forthe ship’s crew was hosted by Captain 1st rank Aleksandr Shvarts, commander of missile shipsno. 36 of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet the same day.
Shvarts expressed hisdelight at the visit by the Vietnamese delegation on the occasion of the 323rd anniversary of the Russian Navy.
Colonel Nguyen Van Ngan,Deputy Chief of Staff of Naval Zone 4 and head of the Vietnamese delegation,said the visit aims to respond to activities within the Vietnam-Russia andRussia-Vietnam Year (2019-2020).
It is also expected to consolidateand enhance the fruitful friendship and cooperation between armies and naviesof the two countries, thus helping to boost the traditional friendship andcomprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, he said.
During their stay inRussia, the Vietnamese officers andcrewmembers are scheduled to pay a courtesy visit to the Pacific Fleet HighCommand and authorities of Vladivostok.
The Vietnamese vessel will also participate in a fleet review and otheractivities to celebrate the traditional day of the Russian Navy.–VNA
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