(VOVWORLD) -Ship CSB 8005 of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command on Monday docked at the port of Kochi city, Indian state of Kerala, beginning a visit to and exchange program with the Indian Coast Guard.
 Welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese Coast Guard delegation at Kochi city port. Photo: qdnd.vn
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At a welcome meeting, Colonel Shatrujeet Signh, Captain of the ICGS SAKSHAM ship of Indian Coast Guard, said he hopes that the trip would leave Vietnamese officers and soldiers good impressions about an India that is hospitable and rich in cultural traditions.
 Colonel Shatrujeet Signh, Captain of ICGS SAKSHAM, Indian Coast Guard, speaks at the welcoming ceremony. Photo: qdnd.vn
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Colonel Nguyen Minh Khanh, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, called the visit a valuable opportunity for the two sides to enhance understanding, tighten the friendship, and boost cooperation.
It will also help improve law enforcement capacity and coordination ability to handle emergency situations at sea, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, security and safety in regional waters, he said.
 Colonel Nguyen Minh Khanh, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, addressing the welcoming ceremony. Photo: qdnd.vn
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During their stay in Kochi city, the Vietnam Coast Guard members will pay a courtesy visit to the Commander of Region 4 and the Rescue and Training Center of the Indian Coast Guard; involve in sports exchange and cultural tours; and join training on search and rescue, fire and explosion prevention, and response to oil spills at sea.