Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards completed their first joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf for 2024, China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Tuesday.
The joint patrol, which started on Saturday and wrapped up on Monday, is the 27th joint patrol conducted by the two countries' maritime law enforcement agencies since 2006.
During the three-day joint patrol, Chinese and Vietnamese coast guard ships observed and inspected fishing boats from both countries while patrolling along planned routes in the waters.
Under current cooperation mechanism, Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards conduct joint patrols in the Beibu Gulf twice a year, creating a model of maritime law enforcement in the South China Sea.
The joint patrol has contributed to protecting fishery resources in the Beibu Gulf, maintaining the fishery production order, cracking down on maritime crimes, and safeguarding regional security and stability, according to the CCG.
The CCG said it will continue to enhance exchanges and practical cooperation with the Vietnamese side to properly handle maritime emergencies and jointly maintain maritime security and stability, so as to make positive contributions to the building of China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
China, Vietnam coast guards complete joint patrol in Beibu Gulf
