The 33rd experience-sharing conference on joint patrol activities between Vietnam's Naval Region 5 and Cambodia's Ream Naval Base took place in the port city of Sihanoukville, the southwestern province of Preah Sihanouk of Cambodia on May 2, VNA reported.

The conference, co-chaired by Rear Admiral Nguyen Huu Thoan, Political Commissar of the Naval Region 5 Command, and Vice Admiral Mey Dina, Commander of the Ream Naval Base, focused on successes achieved during the 73rd and 74th joint patrols in the historical waters between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Ream Naval Base, Royal Cambodian Navy welcomes the delegation of Naval Region 5 of the Vietnam People's Navy at Sihanoukville port.

Both sides commended the effectiveness of their coordinated patrols in maintaining security and order within the patrolled areas. They highlighted successful joint training exercises that included maneuvering formations, search and rescue operations, and communications via flag signals, semaphore, and light signals as outlined by international signal law.

During the patrol process, the two countries' naval vessels regularly exchanged information on the maritime situation and related issues.

Rear Admiral Nguyen Huu Thoan and Vice Admiral Mey Dina presented a memorandum of understanding on coordination in the future.

They also conducted close observation and control of activities in the historical waters, thereby contributing to maintaining security and order and facilitating economic development of the two countries' coastal communities.

Looking ahead, the two sides pledged to raise awareness among both nations' fishermen of complying with maritime laws and regulations when exploiting marine resources, not infringing in foreign waters.

They will proactively collaborate with relevant maritime management authorities in both nations to prevent and combat transnational crimes such as terrorism, smuggling, illegal transport of goods, weapons, explosives, drugs, humans, tax evasion, and illegal entry and exit.

They agreed to maintain open communication channels to ensure prompt and harmonious coordination in handling maritime incidents in the spirit of cooperation and respect for international law, independence, and sovereignty. This contributes to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment and strengthening solidarity, friendship, understanding, and mutual trust between the two navies.

The Vietnamese delegation paid floral tribute and offered incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument.

While in Cambodia, the Vietnamese delegation paid floral tribute and offered incense at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument, expressing their gratitude to the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who sacrificed their lives to help the Cambodian people in their struggle against the Pol Pot regime.

On this occasion, the delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the Consulate General of Vietnam in Preah Sihanouk province.

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