The US gives Vietnam patrol boats, strengthening support for coast guard

According to TNHK, US Assistant Secretary of State for military and political affairs, Puneet Talwar on February 4, said Washington had given Vietnam a sea ​​patrol ship according to Secretary of State John Kerry's commitment during the trip. traveling to Vietnam at the end of 2013.

Mr Talwar also added that the US will continue to support the consolidation of the Coast Guard that Vietnam calls the Coast Guard.

Coast Guard 9004. (Photo: petrotimes.vn)

Answering interview with TNHK Vietnamese on the same day, shortly after coming to Vietnam to attend the 7th dialogue on defense, security and bilateral politics, Mr Talwar said: 'We have been increasing. strengthen cooperation to help Vietnam develop the coast guard force. We are very proud of that, and we also hope that the Vietnamese counterpart will evaluate it. Yes, we have provided Vietnam with a patrol boat and we will continue to do so to help Vietnam's coastguard force improve. "

Mr Talwar said maritime security, especially the issue of maritime freedom, was one of the key issues in the Vietnam-US annual dialogue.

'Our visit to Vietnam is not for the purpose of selling any particular weapon or for trading. This trip demonstrates a growing depth in the partnership between Vietnam and the US . We have discussed many issues, from maritime security, peacekeeping, non-proliferation. destroying humanitarian issues such as removing unexploded ordnance in Vietnam or the problem of American soldiers missing during the Vietnam War. Both sides have representatives of ministries at the dialogue and that shows the growth of bilateral relations . ', Talwar added.

"Our general policy for Vietnam is that the United States supports a Vietnamese nation that is flourishing and independent, respecting human rights and the rule of law. We believe that respecting human rights will help Vietnam grow stronger. " Assistant Secretary of State affirmed.