BEIJING, Nov. 29 -- The 33rd joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf conducted by China and Vietnam wrapped up successfully on November 25. The joint patrol has played a positive role in maintaining security, stability and good order of maritime operations in the Beibu Gulf waters and promoting the healthy development of bilateral military relations.
北京11月29日电 中越北部湾第33次联合巡逻于11月25日圆满结束。这次联合巡逻为维护北部湾海域安全稳定和良好海上作业秩序，推动两军关系健康发展发挥了积极作用。
On November 24, the participating vessels from both sides set out in formation along the maritime boundary between the two countries in the Beibu Gulf. During the joint patrol, the vessels shared information on hydrological and meteorological conditions, marine and air conditions, and the heading and speed information, which further enhanced bilateral information sharing and maritime communication. During the patrol, China and Vietnam also conducted a joint search and rescue drill and a light and signal drill.
11月24日，中越双方联合巡逻舰艇编队沿北部湾中越海上分界线开始巡逻。联合巡逻期间，双方舰艇编队加强信息共享，互相通报巡逻海区水文气象、海空情况和编队航向航速等信息要素。巡逻过程中，中越双方还组织进行了联合搜救演练和灯光信号演练等。
The joint patrol was the first one since the release of the China-Vietnam joint statement on further strengthening and deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Next, the two countries will continue to strengthen communication and carry out practical cooperation.
此次联合巡逻，是在中越双方发表《关于进一步加强和深化中越全面战略合作伙伴关系的联合声明》后开展的首次联合巡逻。下一步，双方还将继续加强沟通交流、开展务实合作。
