Vietnam, Singapore co-operate in submarine rescue

The navies of Vietnam and Singapore have signed a co-operation agreement on submarine rescue procedures, underscoring the fine defence relations between the two nations.

Commander of the Vietnamese People’s Navy Admiral Nguyen Van Hien (left) and Singaporean Chief of Navy Ng Chee Peng
Commander of the Vietnamese People’s Navy Admiral Nguyen Van Hien (left) and Singaporean Chief of Navy Ng Chee Peng

The document was signed during an official visit to Singapore made by the Commander of the Vietnamese People’s Navy, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, who is also Deputy Defence Minister, which began on September 6.

During the three-day visit, the Admiral met with Rear Admiral Ng Chee Peng, the Singaporean Chief of Navy, and also signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming information exchanges about non-military shipping and maritime activities between the two navies.

The two countries’ armed forces regularly interact via high-level visits and professional training.
 

VNA
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