A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Philippine Coast Guard personnel wave Vietnam ese and Filipino flags to welcome the Vietnam Coast Guard ship, CSB 8002, in Manila , Philippines , Monday, Aug. 2024. Philippine Coast Guard personnel wave Vietnam ese and Filipino flags to welcome the Vietnam Coast Guard ship, CSB 8002, in Manila , Philippines , Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.
During its stay in Manila, the two coast guard forces are expected to hold talks and tour each other’s ships. They will hold joint search and rescue drills along with fire and explosion contingency drills in Manila Bay, on the western coast of northern Philippines facing the South China Sea.
“This will promote and enhance the efficiency of information sharing and the coordination in maritime law enforcement, in accordance with international law,” he said and added such friendly collaboration contributes to “the preservation and protection of the region’s maritime security and safety.”
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