US to bolster maritime support for Vietnam, with possible warship visit this summer
By Minh Nga April 18, 2019 | 08:19 pm GMT+7
The U.S. Navy is planning two major port calls in central Vietnam this year as it seeks to strengthen maritime relations, a U.S. admiral said.
One of the security priorities the U.S. wants to focus on in 2019 is enhancing Vietnam’s military capabilities and pursuing opportunities for military training and cooperation consistent with Vietnam’s priorities and capacity, Admiral Philip Davidson, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said.
The key areas that the U.S. wants to support Vietnam are maritime security and maritime domain awareness, defined by the International Maritime Organization as the effective understanding of anything associated with the maritime domain that could impact the security, safety, economy, or environment.
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