Original title: The first joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf in 2024 by the China Vietnam Maritime Police

China News Network, April 30 (Xinhua) According to the WeChat official account of the China Maritime Police, in order to continue to deepen the maritime law enforcement cooperation between the Chinese and Vietnamese maritime police and jointly maintain the security and stability of the Beibu Gulf waters, from April 27 to 29, the Chinese maritime police 4302 and 4203 ships and the Vietnamese maritime police 8004 and 8003 ships carried out the first joint patrol of the Beibu Gulf waters in 2024. This is the 27th joint patrol conducted by China Vietnam maritime law enforcement departments since 2006. According to the established plan and route, the China Vietnam maritime police fleet patrols from south to north along the maritime boundary line of the China Vietnam Beibu Gulf. During the period, observation records and boarding inspection were made on the operating vessels of the two countries, and publicity and education were carried out on the fishermen. The patrol lasted for 49 hours and 255.5 nautical miles. Observation records were made on 4 Chinese fishing vessels, 39 Vietnamese fishing vessels, and 12 were called for education and reminders. The offshore production and operation were generally in good order.

The joint patrolling of the Beibu Gulf waters by the Chinese and Vietnamese maritime police is a concrete measure to implement the important consensus of the two parties and countries on deepening the maritime law enforcement cooperation between the two countries. It further reflects the strong determination of the Chinese and Vietnamese maritime police to implement the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries. It is carried out twice a year, and has become a model for maritime law enforcement cooperation in the South China Sea. In order to conserve the fishery resources in the Beibu Gulf It has played a positive role in maintaining the order of fishery production, jointly combating maritime crimes and safeguarding regional security and stability. China's maritime police will continue to take this opportunity to strengthen business exchanges with Vietnam's maritime police, deepen practical cooperation, properly handle maritime emergencies, and play an active role in jointly maintaining maritime security and stability and building a strategic China Vietnam community of common destiny.

[Editor: Liu Pai]