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New Zealand naval ships visit Vietnam

New Zealand naval ships visit Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa paid a five-day friendship visit to Vietnam this week.

Delegations of the Royal New Zealand Navy and Vietnam People's Navy at the Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: daidoanket.vn)

The visit aims to strengthen Vietnam-New Zealand defense relations as well as people-to-people ties. During their stay in Ho Chi Minh City, the officers and sailors of New Zealand engaged in meetings between the countries’ navies, sports exchanges, and community activities.

A total of 300 officers and sailors arrived on the two ships, who are responsible for combat, humanitarian aid, rescue, and training support.

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