Contents and approaches of international cooperation of Vietnam Coast Guard

Contents and approaches of international cooperation of Vietnam Coast Guard (Internet image)

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1. Contents of international cooperation of Vietnam Coast Guard

Contents of international cooperation of the Vietnam Coast Guard include:

- Prevention and combating of piracy and armed robbery against boats and vessels.

- Prevention and combating of drug-related crimes, human trafficking, illegal arms trafficking, terrorism, illegal entry and exit, illegal cross-border trading and transportation of goods, illegal fishery production and other crimes or violations of other laws at sea within the scope of duties and powers of the Vietnam Coast Guard.

- Prevention and control of pollution, marine environmental incident prevention, response and remediation; control of the conservation of marine resources;

Protection of marine biodiversity and ecosystems; prevention, response to and warning against natural disasters; provision of humanitarian assistance and response to disasters; search, rescue and salvage at sea within the scope of tasks and powers of the Vietnam Coast Guard.

- Organization of training and refresher courses, experience exchanges and transfers of equipment, scientific and technological know-how for the purpose of strengthening the capacity of Vietnam Coast Guard.

- Other international cooperation contents under Vietnamese law and treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party a

(Article 20 of the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard 2018)

2. International cooperation approaches of Vietnam Coast Guard

International cooperation approaches of the Vietnam Coast Guard include:

- Exchanging information about security, order and safety at sea.

- Holding or participating in international seminars or workshops on security, order, safety and enforcement of law at sea.

- Participating in conclusion of international agreements with competent forces of other countries or international organizations in accordance with laws.

- Cooperating in performing the patrol, inspection and control tasks to maintain security, order, safety as well as ensure compliance with law at sea.

- Joining training courses or practices; welcoming and pay courteous visits to law enforcement forces on the seas of ​​countries in the region and the world.

- Carry out the activities of the standing bodies and liaison offices of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese law and treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Membership and other international agreements.

- Taking other international cooperation approaches under Vietnamese law and treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party and other international agreements.

(Article 21 of the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard 2018)

3. International cooperation principles of the Vietnam Coast Guard

International cooperation principles of the Vietnam Coast Guard are specified in Article 19 of the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard 2018 as follows:

- Carry out international cooperation on the basis of complying with the laws of Vietnam, treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party and international agreements under its jurisdiction; adhere to the basic principles of international law; maintain national independence, sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction; protect interests of the Homeland and people, legitimate rights and benefits of entities and persons at sea.

- Promote the internal strength and support and assistance of the international community, and ensure the enforcement of law at sea.

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