Vietnam's frigate begins friendly visit to Hong Kong
Frigate 016-Quang Trung with a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) on November 24 arrived at the Stonecutters Island port, commencing a friendship visit to Hong Kong after attending the Peace and Friendship 2023 joint exercise in China’s Guangdong province.
Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong Pham Binh Dam (3rd, from right) meets with officers and sailors aboard Frigate 016-Quang Trung. (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) - Frigate 016-Quang Trung with a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) on November 24 arrived at the Stonecutters Island port, commencing a friendship visit to Hong Kong after attending the Peace and Friendship 2023 joint exercise in China’s Guangdong province.
It is the first time that China has invited foreign naval ships to visit Hong Kong since the region's return to the country in 1997, demonstrating China's goodwill and respect toward its relations with countries participating in the exercise, including Vietnam. In addition to Vietnam, the navies of Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand also visit Hong Kong this time.
Welcoming the Vietnamese delegation at port, Deputy Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison Navy Rear Admiral Tan Zhiwei affirmed that China will create favourable conditions for the delegation to have a successful trip, contributing to the consolidation and enhancement of the sound relationship between the navies of Vietnam and China.
While in Hong Kong, the delegation will tour the garrison’s exhibition centre and take part in various cultural, sports, and culinary exchange activities.
The visit lasts until November 27.
Frigate 016-Quang Trung docks at the Stonecutters Island port. (Photo: VNA)
Captain of Frigate 016-Quang Trung Lieutenant Vu Trong Tan told the Vietnam News Agency that the exercise provides an opportunity for the forces of the participating countries to engage in exchanges and military cooperation. It helps them strengthen mutual trust and understanding, and enhance their capabilities in counter-terrorism and maritime security maintenance within the region./.
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Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong Pham Binh Dam (3rd, from right) meets with officers and sailors aboard Frigate 016-Quang Trung. (Photo: VNA) 
Frigate 016-Quang Trung docks at the Stonecutters Island port. (Photo: VNA) 
