Ho Chi Minh City:The US Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750) arrived at Saigon Gateway Port in Ho Chi Minh City on November 1. This marks the beginning of a five-day visit to the southern metropolis, with the objective of strengthening relations with the Vietnam Coast Guard and the nation's maritime law enforcement agencies.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the welcoming ceremony was attended by Colonel Nguyen Duc Hieu, Deputy Commander for Legal Affairs of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command. Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Military Region 7 Command, Naval Region 2, Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Command, and several functional units under the Ministry of National Defence were also present.

The visit aims to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the US and Vietnamese maritime forces, reflecting ongoing efforts to bolster regional security and partnership.