Chinese naval fleet pays four-day goodwill visit to Cameroon
People's Daily Online
(People's Daily Online) 18:27, June 04, 2014
The 16th escort taskforce of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived at the harbor of Douala, Cameroon, on May 30, 2014, for a four-day-long goodwill visit to Cameroon.
This is the first time for a Chinese naval escort taskforce to visit Cameroon. The fleet included guide missile frigate 'Yancheng' and 'Luoyang'. The guided missile frigates will be open to public, and a reception will be held on the deck. The taskforce will also visit orphanages to carry out public service activity.
During the visit, Chinese and Cameroonian navies will conduct anti-piracy joint drill for the first time, in a bid to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen mutual trust, as well as to improve the ability to maintain maritime security.
The two navies will also organize their officers and men to visit ships and ship-borne equipment of each other, conduct professional communication and participate in other military and cultural exchange activities.
The 16th escort taskforce set off for the eight-country visit in Africa on April 24, 2014. After visiting Cameroon, the taskforce will head for Angola, Namibia and South Africa for visit.
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