SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 9, 2008) -- Chen Weiming, Major General, Border Control Department, Ministry of Public Security, left, and George Da Pont, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard, toast during the formal dinner held here for the Delegation of the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum. The forum includes the heads of the Japanese, Chinese, Russian, South Korean and U.S. Coast Guard's or equivalent, as well as other representatives from those agencies. The involved parties discussed working relationships in the areas of maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, illegal fishing, and other areas of interest. This years forum marks the ninth year the countries have met to foster smoother partnerships in operations on the high seas. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Kevin J. Neff)