Chinese Navy Flotilla arrives to participate in bilateral exercise

November 16, 2016, 6:06 PM

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KARACHI: Chinese Navy Flotilla including Ocean Salvage and Rescue Ship CHANGXINGDAO and PLA(N) Ship HANDAN arrived here on a goodwill visit to Pakistan.

KARACHI: The Chinese Navy's frigate Handan arrives at port. The Chinese Navy's frigate Handan will participate in bilateral joint drills in Pakistani waters. INP — KARACHI: The Chinese Navy’s frigate Handan arrives at port. The Chinese Navy’s frigate Handan will participate in bilateral joint drills in Pakistani waters. INP

The visiting Chinese platforms will take part in 4th PN-PLA(N) bilateral exercise encompassing Harbour and Sea phases, said a statement issued by ISPR on Wednesday.

KARACHI: Chinese Navy Ship HANDAN berths at Karachi Port. The ship will take part in 4th PN-PLA (N) bilateral exercise. INP

The PLA (Navy) Task Group was extended warm welcome and traditional hospitality on arrival at Karachi. Senior officials of Pakistan Navy and Chinese consulate were also present on the occasion.

KARACHI: Commodore Zaka Ur Rehman of Pakistan Navy welcome Chi Qingtao, the chief officer of the joint drills from the China. The Chinese Navy's frigate Handan will participate in bilateral joint drills in Pakistani waters. INP — KARACHI: Commodore Zaka Ur Rehman of Pakistan Navy welcome Chi Qingtao, the chief officer of the joint drills from the China. The Chinese Navy’s frigate Handan will participate in bilateral joint drills in Pakistani waters. INP

These exercises are expected to go a long way in promoting maritime security in the backdrop of operationalization of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port, said that statement.