Vietnamese Navy Joins Friendship Parade in Malaysia
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The event was attended by the Governor and senior officials of Penang state, the Commander of the Royal Malaysian Navy, and heads of ASEAN naval delegations. Thousands of local residents and tourists lined the streets to witness the parade.
The parade featured 23 contingents, including flag bearers, naval crews, military bands, reservists, naval cadets, and veterans from the navies of Malaysia and ASEAN countries. Local community bands and school groups also contributed to the lively atmosphere with performances and marching displays.
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Vietnam Navy demonstrates solidarity at Malaysia’s friendship parade. (Photo: People’s Army Newspaper) |
The parade also featured demonstrations by fast-attack crafts and helicopters of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Alongside Vietnam’s Frigate 016 - Quang Trung, other ASEAN navies also deployed ships: RSS Vigour (Singapore), KRI Bung Tomo (Indonesia), KPD Darulaman (Brunei), UMS King Sin Phyu Shin (Myanmar), HTMS Krabi (Thailand), and BRP Antonio Luna (Philippines). The host nation Malaysia contributed three RMN vessels: KD Kedah, KD Lekiu, and KD Lekir.
According to the organizers, the parade was not only a unique cultural and military activity but also carried symbolic meaning, serving as a reminder of shared traditional values, honoring friendship, promoting maritime cooperation, and strengthening peace and unity within the ASEAN community.
The parade formed part of a series of major events hosted by the Royal Malaysian Navy from August 16-21, alongside the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) and the ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR).
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