The visit aims to strengthen the relationship between the two navies and to enhance Australia-Vietnam friendship.
According to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, during their stay, the crew will meet with senior officers and sailors from the Vietnamese People’s Navy, engage in a range of goodwill activities and conduct a professional exchange on ship borne helicopter operations.
They will also host a visit by children from Binh Minh (Sunrise) Special School, which is supported by LORETO Vietnam-Australia programme, as well as taking advantage of the opportunity to explore Vietnam’s rich culture and meet people in the country.
HMAS SYDNEY, commanded by Captain Luke Charles-Jones, is a modified Adelaide Class guided missile frigate with roles including air defence, anti-submarine waefare, surveillance, interdiction and reconnaissance.
Vietnam and Australia have established bilateral defence co-operation relationship since 1999. Until now, the Australian Defence Force has helped train over 1,200 Vietnamese People’s Army officers in Vietnam and Australia.
