BEIJING: Chinese ships participated in Pakistan’s multinational naval exercise in a big way, demonstrating their long-term cooperative partnership in the maritime sector. Chinese media extensively reported Pakistan’s naval drills held for AMAN 19, highlighting the significance of the event, in pushing forward the two countries’ joint collaboration in strengthening their defence capabilities. China People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) was most prominent in the sixth Pakistan-led multinational maritime naval drills that were participated by navies and observers from 46 countries. The PLA Navy has participated in all previous AMAN exercises. The two Chinese warships and more than 500 Chinese naval soldiers were engaged in joint exercises, which included anti-piracy exercises and maritime interception.

Source: Pakistan Today February 10, 2019 18:33 UTC