CHENNAI: Amid continued momentum of ties between New Delhi and Hanoi, the Vietnamese Coast Guard Ship is visiting India for the 2nd edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC.
The visit comprises of a six-member delegation from the Vietnamese Coast Guard and is aimed at strengthening operational ties with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Sharing the details in a post on X, the ICG said that the engagement is set to boost operational cooperation via professional exchanges and sharing of best practices in maritime pollution response and maritime law enforcement.
The ICG said, “2nd Edition of Exercise SAHYOGHOPTAC. Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB8002 and a 6-member VCG delegation are visiting Chennai for the 7th ICG-VCG High-Level Meeting and the 2nd Edition of Joint Exercise SAHYOGHOPTAC. The engagement strengthens operational cooperation between @IndiaCoastGuard and Vietnam Coast Guard through professional exchanges and sharing of best practices in Marine Pollution Response & Maritime Law Enforcement.”
This comes shortly after a 5-member delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army, led by Major General Do Minh Xuong, Director of the Vietnam Army Academy, visited Mhow from August 17-20. According to the Embassy of India in Vietnam, the delegation also directly explored modern AI and quantum computing laboratories, advanced weapon systems, as well as contemporary tactical training methods.
Significantly, the visit also marked an important step forward in defence cooperation, contributing to strengthening friendship through mutual training and learning.
