Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao arrived at a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang in south China’s Guangdong Province on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-day visit.

During the visit, the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will organize ship tours, deck receptions, cultural exchanges, joint exercises, and other activities.

The visit, conducted in accordance with the annual cooperation plan and consensus between China and Vietnam, is expected to enhance mutual understanding and trust between the Chinese and Vietnamese navies and further deepen friendship between the two sides.