Leaders of Naval Region 3 congratulate Ship 20’s crew members upon their return from the multilateral naval exercise in India. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

During the exercise, naval forces from 47 countries conducted naval planning, maritime workshops, a street parade, sightseeing trips, sports competitions, and cultural exchanges, as well as communications activities, water rescues, suspicious ship monitoring, and mobilization of supplies at sea.

“The Multilateral Naval Exercise 2024 was a success. By participating in the exercise, the Vietnam People’s Navy improved its coordination and synergy in responding to maritime security challenges, and strengthened friendship, understanding and mutual trust between countries for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world,” said Colonel Doan Bao Anh, Deputy Commander of Navy Region 3 and head of the Vietnamese delegation.

This is the third time the Vietnam People's Navy has participated in the exercise.