The Indian Navy ship INS Sujata and Coast Guard ship ICGS Veera arrived at Cam Ranh international port on Thursday (February 20), starting their four-day visit to the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.
The ships were commanded by Captain Anshul Kishore and Lieutenant Commander Ramesh V Talke, respectively.
The Indian delegation was warmly welcomed by Colonel Lê Van Tú, Political Commissar of the Viet Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command; Colonel Nguyen Thai Học, Deputy Chief of Staff of Naval Region No. 4; and other leaders and officers from the two units and local authorities.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the armed forces of both nations, particularly between the Viet Nam People’s Navy and the Viet Nam Coast Guard (VCG), and their Indian counterparts.
Beyond fostering naval and coast guard exchanges, the arrival of the Indian ships underscores goodwill, trust, and comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development between Viet Nam and India.
The visit serves as a testament to the growing defense cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, Indian naval officers and ship commanders will pay courtesy calls to the Khanh Hoa Province’s People’s Committee, Naval Region No. 4, and the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command.
They will visit the Viet Nam Naval Academy and the Information Officer Training School, engage in sports exchanges with officers and soldiers from Naval Region No. 4 and Coast Guard Region No. 3mCommand, and conduct joint maritime exercises, including formation maneuvers, communication drills, and search-and-rescue training.
The delegation will also explore local historical and cultural sites.