Extending Tet to cadres, soldiers and people of Hon Doc island

ABO - On January 7, the High Command of Naval Zone 5 with leaders of the provinces and cities in the South and reporters of the central and local newspapers presented gifts and extended Tet to cadres, soldiers and people on Hon Doc island.

Transferring gifts to the island.

The delegation visited, presented Tet gifts to Tet the Radar 625 station (the Naval Zone 5), the Border Station 738 (the Border Guard of Kien Giang province), the 7th Company (Military Region 9), the Party Committee, government of Tien Hai commune on the occasion of Ky Hoi Lunar New Year 2019.

Hon Doc Island, also known as large Hon Tre, belongs to Tien Hai island commune, Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province. Hon Doc is the largest of 16 islands in the Pirate Islands with an area of about 11 km2, located about 20 km northeast of the mainland, the highest point compared to the sea level of 81 m.

Photo: CAO THANG

Hon Doc has a very favorable geographical position and natural conditions, located near the sea border between Vietnam and Cambodia. The sea area of the island area has abundant natural conditions and resources, high economic value; at the same time, there is a strategic position on defense and security.

By CAO THANG – Translated by HUU CHI