Phnom Penh (VNA) – The 33rd experience sharing meeting on joint patrol operations between Vietnam’s 5th Naval District and Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base was held on May 2 in Sihanoukville, a port city in Preah Sihanouk province in southwestern Cambodia.
The meeting, co-chaired by Rear Admiral Nguyen Phu Thuan, 5th Naval Regional Military Political Commissar, and Rear Admiral Mae Dina, Commander of Reem Naval Base, was held during the 73rd and 74th joint patrols in the historic area. focused on the successes achieved. between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Both sides praised the effectiveness of the coordinated patrols in maintaining safety and order within the patrolled areas. They underlined the success of the joint training exercise, which included flight maneuvers, search and rescue operations, and communication by flag signals, flag signals, and light signals as outlined in the International Signals Act.
During the patrol process, naval vessels of the two countries regularly exchanged information on the maritime situation and related issues. It also carried out close monitoring and control of activities in the historic waters, thereby contributing to the maintenance of security and order and promoting the economic development of the coastal communities of both countries.
Looking ahead, both sides pledged to raise awareness among fishermen in both countries not to infringe on foreign waters and to comply with maritime laws and regulations when exploiting marine resources. Both countries will actively cooperate with the relevant maritime authorities of both countries to prevent and combat cross-border crimes such as terrorism, smuggling, illegal transportation of goods, weapons, explosives, and drugs, human trafficking, tax evasion, and illegal entry and exit. fight against.
The two countries agreed to maintain open communication channels to ensure prompt and harmonious coordination in the handling of maritime accidents, in the spirit of cooperation and respect for international law, independence and sovereignty. This will contribute to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment and strengthening unity, friendship, understanding and mutual trust between the two navies.
During their stay in Cambodia, the Vietnamese delegation laid flowers and burned incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument to express their gratitude to the Vietnamese volunteers who sacrificed their lives to help the Cambodian people in the fight against the Pol Pot regime. .