Vietnam Coast Guard Ship, CSB 8005 arrived in Kochi, as part of the efforts to enhance international cooperation between India and Vietnam. The two countries will take part in “Sahyog — Hop Tac” to promote interoperability between the two forces.
The crew will engage in professional interaction, exercises and take part in various other events. The visit will strengthen bilateral relationships, and cooperation and jointly address maritime threats, crucial for ensuring the safety, security and environmental sustainability of the seas in the region.
District Commander, Coast Guard district headquarters (Kerala and Mahe), DIG N Ravi welcomed the visiting ship. The crew of the Vietnam ship will engage in professional interaction, exercises, and various events organised between the two maritime forces.
The Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard have an existing memorandum of understanding (MoU), which institutionalised the cooperative engagements between the two maritime agencies. This Vietnam Coast Guard ship visit is in line with the provision of the MoU and is a testament to the Indian Coast Guard’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation with foreign friendly countries (FFCs).
