The working group No. 8, headed by Rear Admiral Nguyen Thien Quan, Commander of Naval Region 3, has just completed their trip to visit a number of islands in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, including Song Tu Tay, Da Thi, Sinh Ton, Co Lin, Da Tay C and Truong Sa, and the DK1 Platform (Phuc Tan).

The delegations of Da Nang and Quang Nam Province took a souvenir photo with Rear Admiral Nguyen Thien Quan (9th, right), Commander of Naval Region 3 at the sovereignty marker on Truong Sa Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

Director of the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Xuan Binh, Head of the delegation of the city, is Deputy Head of Working Group No. 8. The working group comprised 200 representatives of 15 localities, agencies and units nationwide.

The working group No.8 visited, presented gifts, and learned about the living conditions of officers, soldiers and people on Truong Sa islands and DK1 Platform.

At the destinations, the delegation took part in cultural and artistic exchange activities with officers, soldiers and people on duty and living on the islands. All activities aimed to encourage soldiers and people there to feel secure and overcome difficulties to well complete the task of protecting the national sovereignty over its sea and islands, and the sacred continental shelf of the Fatherland.

The delegation solemnly organised a memorial service for naval soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives in a battle to protect the Gac Ma, Co Lin, and Len Dao Reefs in Viet Nam’s Truong Sa Archipelago, and offered incense to commemorate heroic martyrs on the islands. In Truong Sa Town, more than 200 delegates attended the sacred and emotional flag-raising ceremony.

During the journey, the delegation participated in many meaningful activities such as the launching of the emulation movement "All for beloved Truong Sa and DK1 Platform"; and a contest to learn about the 70-year tradition of the Viet Nam People's Navy.

At the end of the voyage, Rear Admiral Nguyen Thien Quan, Commander of Naval Region 3, praised the results of the working delegation. The delegation left a good impression on naval soldiers and people on the islands, he added.

The Da Nang delegation with 70 members actively participated in the activities of the whole working group. Along with the general programme, the city’s delegation visited and gave gifts to the officers and soldiers who are citizens of the city and are on duty in the Truong Sa Archipelago.

Below are some photos of activities of the Da Nang delegation during the working trip to the Truong Sa Archipelago:

The Da Nang delegation visited and presented gifts to soldiers and civilians on Song Tu Tay Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation gave gifts and spiritual encouragement to officers and soldiers who are citizens of Da Nang working on Song Tu Tay Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation presented gifts to officers and soldiers working on Da Thi Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation presented gifts to naval soldiers and people on Sinh Ton Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation met with officers and soldiers who are citizens of Da Nang working on Sinh Ton Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

A memorial service was held for naval soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives in a battle to protect the Gac Ma, Co Lin, and Len Dao Reefs in Viet Nam’s Truong Sa Archipelago

The Da Nang delegation gave gifts to naval soldiers on Co Lin Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation gave gifts to naval soldiers on Da Tay C Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

Visiting and giving gifts to officers and soldiers who are citizens of Da Nang working on Da Tay C Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

The Da Nang delegation presented gifts to officers and soldiers on Truong Sa Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

A cultural exchange between working group No. 8 and soldiers and civilians on Truong Sa Island. Photo: TRONG HUY

Reporting by TRONG HUY - Translating by M.DUNG