Hanoi Armed Forces Held Exchange to Address Contribution to Truong Sa over Past Years
On September 22, the Hanoi Command held "Hanoi towards Truong Sa and the responsibilities of the Capital's armed forces," an event to exchange and discuss the contribution of Hanoi Armed Forces to the people and soldiers on Truong Sa from 2009 to 2023.
The event was held in person at Hanoi Command and online to 32 locations in districts, towns, and units under the Command.
At the event, the delegates look back on activities to promote communication about the seas and islands and support the people and soldiers on Truong Sa in the last 14 years. The Hanoi Command has held many delegations to Truong Sa and the DK1 rig house, supported the construction of Thu Do Hotel, 10 Multipurpose Cultural Houses, 3 CV, CQ boats, provided financial support to many projects and brought gifts that are specialties of Vietnam's localities to the islands, together with household and entertainment equipment.
Below are photos about their activities to support the people and soldiers of Truong Sa over the past 14 years:
Together with the whole country, Khanh Hoa's army and people are determined to develop and build Truong Sa (Spratly) island district to be the economic, ...
3D films recreating ship model, ambulance stretcher, sovereignty milestone, Hoang Sa Flotilla ship in virtual space will be introduced to students of Khanh Hoa province ...
On the morning of August 4, in Bac Cam Ranh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, Naval Region 4 Command held a ceremony to deliver hundreds of handwritten letters from students at Van Bao Primary School (Hanoi) to officers, soldiers, and residents of the Truong Sa special zone.
From May 23 to 29, Working Delegation No. 25, comprising 100 leaders and journalists from media agencies across the country, visited officers, soldiers, and civilians on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 platform.
An Giang province is strengthening patrols, inspections, and control at sea, with a particular focus on closely monitoring “three no’s” fishing vessels (no registration, no license, no monitoring equipment), vessels at high risk of violating IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing, and those operating near the maritime boundaries of other countries.
On August 1, the program "Lighting the Sea with Fishermen" took place in Hue City, offering various practical gifts, including medical kits, battery sets, and light bulbs to local fishermen, with the aim of encouraging and supporting them to continue venturing offshore and maintaining their livelihoods at sea.
The Command of Naval Region 1 has issued directives and implemented various proactive and active measures to prevent and respond to Storm No. 3 (Wipha), particularly for units stationed in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh.
In Rach Gia Ward (An Giang), the Naval Region 5 Command held a handover ceremony for a “Comrade's House” to a soldier experiencing housing difficulties while serving at the unit on July 2.
Former Chief of the Government's Border Committee Tran Cong Truc affirmed that Vietnam’s consistent policy is to resolve maritime disputes through peaceful means, demonstrating its support for the global legal system.
On May 7 in Hanoi, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Vietnam and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, co-hosted the 14th Ocean Dialogue under the theme "Dispute Settlement Mechanisms: UNCLOS' Indispensable Guardians."
On May 4, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy destroyer Kang Gam Chan, commanded by Colonel Kwon Yong Gu and carrying a crew of 296 officers, arrived at Tien Sa Port, marking the beginning of a friendly visit to Da Nang City, which will take place from May 4 to 6.
From April 15 to May 2 in Phu Quoc City (Kien Giang Province), the Navy Region 5 Library is organizing a book exhibition. The event is part of activities marking the 4th Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day and celebrates major national holidays as well as the anniversaries of the Vietnam People's Navy.