Vietnam-Cambodia Navy conducts joint patrol at sea

On the morning of September 27, Ship 265, Brigade 175, Region 5, Vietnam People's Navy docked at the port of Region 5 (Kien Giang), successfully concluding the 76th joint patrol with Ship 1144, Ream Sea Base, Royal Cambodian Navy.

Ship 265 and Ship 1144 perform salute procedures at sea. (Source: Naval Region 5)

Previously, on September 26, in the Vietnam-Cambodia Historical Waters, Ship 265 and Ship 1144 conducted the 76th annual joint patrol according to the Regulations on joint patrol coordination and establishment of a communication channel between the Vietnam People's Navy and the Royal Cambodian Navy signed by the Commanders of the two navies on September 14, 2002.

During the patrol, the two sides performed the greeting procedure between ASEAN naval ships (Hello ASEAN); exchanged information; practiced hand flags and practiced using the Code of Conduct for Unplanned Encounters at Sea of ​​Western Pacific Navies (CUES).

Hand flag training during joint patrol. (Source: Navy Region 5)

Lieutenant Colonel Le Manh Cuong, Deputy Brigade Commander of Brigade 175, commander of the Vietnam Navy patrol ship, said: In addition to implementing the contents of the Joint Patrol Coordination Regulations, through communication channels, officers and soldiers of Ship 265 and Ship 1144 have actively propagated and mobilized fishermen of the two countries to strictly comply with the laws and regulations when exploiting seafood at sea, and not to violate the sovereignty of other countries.

The commander of the Vietnamese Navy patrol ship presented a gift to the commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy patrol ship. (Source: Navy Region 5)

In addition, the two navies have organized exchange activities and given gifts at sea, thereby increasing understanding and trust, contributing to maintaining security, order, peace and stability in the Vietnam-Cambodia Historical Waters.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/hai-quan-viet-nam-cambodia-tuan-tra-chung-tren-bien-287877.html