The Pacific Fleet’s detachment composed of the major ASW ship Admiral Tributs, Admiral Vinogradov and the middle sea tanker Pechenga completed their call to the port of Cam Ranh (Vietnam) which started on 3 June, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
The port authorities conducted a solemn farewell ceremony on this case, which was attended by the Russian diplomats of the RF General Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City together with the representatives of the Vietnamese Defence Ministry and the Command of the Naval District.
During the call, the Pacific Fleet officers took part in a protocol meeting with the command of the Vietnamese Navy’s regional unit. The Russian and Vietnamese sailors held a friendly mini-football match in Cam Ranh. The Pacific Fleet seamen toured local historical sites.
After the port call, the ships of the Pacific Fleet and the 4th Naval District of the Vietnamese Navy are to hold a joint signal exercise, joint tactical manoeuvring, as well as search and rescue drills at sea.