Navy 83 Fleet Concludes Friendly Visit to Vietnam

Source: Global Times
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On the morning of July 9

The Navy's 83rd fleet

concluded a 4-day friendly visit to Vietnam

departing from the Lotus Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

to continue executing its offshore comprehensive training and visiting mission

▲ Farewell crowd at the wharf

At around 10 a.m. local time

the Vietnamese side held a farewell ceremony

staff from the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City

local Chinese representatives

representatives from Chinese-funded institutions and students

and Vietnamese naval officers and soldiers gathered at the wharf to see them off

▲ Joint training at sea

As the fleet sailed to the offshore area of Ho Chi Minh City

it conducted joint training at sea with Vietnamese naval vessels

including formation maneuvers, flag signaling

and ship etiquette, as planned

▲ Friendship match scene

During the visit

the fleet organized personnel to visit

the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City

for exchanges

and held activities such as an open ship event and a football friendly match

On the evening of the 8th, the fleet hosted a deck reception

on the Navy's Qi Jiguang ship

▲ The fleet sailing at sea

Since departing on June 15

the fleet has sailed through the Yellow Sea, East China Sea

Sea of Japan, South China Sea, and other waters

crossing the Busan Strait, Tsushima Strait, and Taiwan Strait

completing visits to Russia and Vietnam

▲ The fleet sailing at sea

The fleet organized political education and on-site teaching

in conjunction with the waters traversed

through a variety of rich and diverse professional development activities

broadened the international perspective of the trainees

enhanced the comprehensive quality of the trainees

and showcased the good image of Chinese naval academy trainees

▷▷ Authors: Gao Xinyu, Jiang Qianwen, Zheng Hongsheng, Zhao Yingfu, Liu Jie, Luo Zhenyu, Xiao Yunfei, Huang Haitao

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Force Movement
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The naval fleet concluded a friendly visit to Vietnam and continued its training mission at sea, engaging in joint exercises with the Vietnamese Navy.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Unit
Chinese Navy 83rd Fleet
Time
July 9
Equipment
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Summary

The Chinese Navy's 83rd Fleet concluded a four-day friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on July 9, and resumed its training mission at sea. During the visit, the fleet conducted joint naval exercises with the Vietnamese Navy and participated in cultural exchanges, including a football match. The fleet has been on a training mission since June 15, navigating through several seas.

Key Facts
  • The Chinese Navy's 83rd Fleet concluded a four-day friendly visit to Vietnam on July 9.
  • The fleet engaged in joint naval exercises with the Vietnamese Navy during its visit.
  • The fleet has been on a training mission since June 15, traveling through various seas including the Yellow Sea and South China Sea.
  • The visit included cultural exchanges and a football match with local representatives.