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India-China joint naval exercise off east China Sea soon

IRNA

New Delhi, Nov 6, IRNA -- Three frontline warships of Indian Navy 
will carry out a search and rescue exercise with the marine units of 
the Chinese Navy on Friday on the east China Sea. 
The Indian ships that will participate in the exercises are INS 
Ranjit (guided missile destroyer), INS Kulish (guided missile 
corvette) and INS Jyoti (replenishment tanker). 
These ships are presently on an overseas deployment to the south 
of the China Sea and will be making a port call at Shanghai for four 
days starting November 10. 
The task group of these three ships is commanded by Rear Admiral 
RP Suthan. 
The Chinese Navy is likely to be represented by a similar number 
of ships. 
Fixed-Wing aircraft and helicopters are also expected to join. 
This would be the first time that the two navies would be 
undertaking an exercise of this magnitude. 
The exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety of maritime trade 
and improving coordination in search and rescue at sea. 
This exercise will also be a significant step in enhancing 
cooperation between India and China in the maritime field. 
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