Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chittagong Port on Saturday (Oct 12), starting a goodwill visit to Bangladesh.

Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen welcomed the training fleet at the Port. 

Diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, representatives from enterprises and the Confucius Institute, and overseas Chinese, attended the welcoming ceremony.

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the Chinese PLANTask Group 83 berthed at Chittagong Port. Chinese waved the national flags of China and Bangladesh with great enthusiasm, extended high tribute to Chinese Navy, and wished long live China-Bangladesh friendship.

During the fleet’s four-day goodwill visit, series of events will take place, including bilateral meetings, ship open days, and deck reception, to enhance China and Bangladesh Navy cooperation and mutual trust, and contribute to thebuilding of a maritime community of shared future.

This visit marks the first occasion in four years since Chinese naval fleet last visited Bangladesh, and it is the first foreign naval fleet to visit since the establishment of Bangladesh interim government. The visit holds significant importance for deepening China-Bangladesh friendship and cooperation.

BDST: 1553 HRS, OCT 12, 2024
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