(VOVWORLD) - A delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard paid a visit and delivered Lunar New Year gifts to forces on duty in Vietnam's maritime border areas with Malaysia and Indonesia.
 A delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard visits and presents gifts to officers and soldiers aboard Vessel KN-373, which is on duty in Vietnam's maritime border areas with Malaysia, and Indonesia. (Photo: canhsatbien.vn) |
The delegation was led by Lieutenant General Bui Quoc Oai, who is also Political Commissar of the Vietnam Coast Guard.
Lieutenant General Bui Quoc Oai stressed that combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is an especially important task, contributing to the effective implementation of the Party and State's policies and guidelines, and getting the EC "yellow card" removed as well as the sustainable development of Vietnam's fisheries sector.
Lieutenant General Oai asked officers and soldiers to continue implementing directives and orders, maintain combat readiness, enhance coordination among forces, and handle violations at sea. He stressed the need to intensify communication efforts, and to encourage and assist fishermen to fish safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations.
 Lieutenant General Bui Quoc Oai offers an incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs and people who lost their lives at the southwester waters of Vietnam. (Photo: canhsatbien.vn) |
During the visit, the delegation laid a wreath and paid tribute to heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect Vietnam's sovereignty over its seas and islands, as well as those who lost their lives in the southwestern waters of Vietnam.