Ho chi minh city: Ships 09 and 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 docked at the brigade’s port in Ho Chi Minh City’s Rach Dua ward on November 25, completing the 39th joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin between the Vietnamese and Chinese navies. The joint patrol between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China in the Gulf of Tonkin has been an annual coordinated activity between the two sides since 2006.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this collaboration aims to enhance maritime security and foster cooperation between the two nations. The joint patrols are a testament to the ongoing diplomatic relations and mutual interests in maintaining peace and stability in the region. The initiative underscores the commitment of both navies to work together on issues of maritime safety and to address challenges in the Gulf of Tonkin.