Russian search and rescue support vessel visits Vietnam
Maritime search and rescue support vessel of the Russian Navy Igor Belousov is docking at the Cam Ranh international port in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa from December 2-9.
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Maritimesearch and rescue support vessel of the Russian Navy Igor Belousov is docking atthe Cam Ranh international port in the south central coastal province of KhanhHoa from December 2-9.
The visit is part of activities in theVietnam-Russia defence cooperation plan in 2019.
While in Vietnam, the Russian vessel willtake part in a joint drill on search and rescue activities for submarines in distress,with the participation of the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Russian Navy.
The visit aims to carry out agreementsbetween leaders of the two defence ministries on the occasion of the 2019-2020Vietnam-Russia Friendship Year, strengthening the traditional friendship andcomprehensive strategic partnership between the countries in general and thebilateral defence cooperation in particular, including naval cooperation.
During their stay, the crewmembers calledat historical and cultural sites in Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang city./.
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