Ho Chi Minh City, Oct. 22 -- The UK Royal Navy's offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey docked at Nha Rong - Khanh Hoi International Port in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22, starting a week-long friendship visit.

It is the ship's first call at the city since 2023. Officers and crew will take part in cultural exchanges with local schools and a charity, and in professional exchanges with the Vietnam People's Navy.

Col. Pham Tien Dung, Deputy Chief of Staff of Naval Region 2 Command, and UK Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexandra Smith were among those attending the welcoming ceremony.

Helen Taylor, HMS Spey's commanding officer, said the visit aims to strengthen UK-Vietnam ties and marks the first anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategi...