Indian coast guard ship VIJIT visits Da Nang
Monday, 01/04/2019 11:47 (GMT+7)
(CPV) - Indian Coast Guard Ship “VIJIT” (Pennant Number 31) commanded by Commandant T Ashish, is on a four day goodwill visit to Tien Sa port of Da Nang city from April 1st to 4th, 2019.
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The current visit is expected to enhance maritime cooperation between the two Coast Guards, enhance friendship between the two nations and positively contribute to the security and stability in the region and the world at large.
The visiting sailors will have official calls and interaction with dignitaries of Vietnam Government. Sports events between the two Coast Guards and guided tours to cultural sites like Hoi An, My Son. On its way out, the two Coast Guard forces will undertake an exercise on search and rescue at sea.
Last year, a Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CBS 8001 visited India (Chennai) from October 2nd-6th. This was the first time a Vietnam Coast Guard ship has undertaken a journey outside its immediate neighborhood.
Major General Nguyen Van Son, Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard visited India from September 29th to October 4th, 2018 while Director General Rajendra Singh of the Indian Coast Guard is scheduled to visit Vietnam this April.
There is growing convergence between India and Vietnam on various regional and international issues. Both nations are committed to building of a peaceful and prosperous Asia and the Indo-Pacific region on the basis of respect for national sovereignty and international law as well as freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded economic activities./.
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