Major General Le Quang Dao, Commander of Vietnam’s Maritime Police Force, chairs the 17th Heads of Asia Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (Photo: VNA)

Addressing the opening ceremony, he called for international cooperation in safeguarding maritime security between law enforcement agencies to cope with new challenges and unconventional security threats.

Delegates hailed the meeting as a trust building mechanism and cooperation for peace, stability and development.

General Dao pledged support and cooperation for security, safety at sea for regional peace, stability and development.