China,
Russia conclude joint naval drill
Chinese and
Russian naval forces on Monday concluded their joint military
exercise in the waters off the southern province of Guangdong,
pledging to enhance practical cooperation.
Addressing
the closing ceremony of the drill, which ran from Sept. 13 to 19,
Wang Hai, deputy commander of the Chinese Navy, lauded the exercise
as successful and the activity had achieved the desired aim.
Wang said
the drill had improved the actual combat capabilities,
informationization and standardization of the two navies, adding that
they will expand practical cooperation and boost communication.
Alexander
Fedotenkov, deputy commander of the Russian Navy, said the two navies
shared theoretical and practical experience and were engaged in sound
collaboration throughout the exercise. Fedotenkov said the two sides
will maintain close marine cooperation ties, deal with new challenges
and threats, and together safeguard world peace and regional
stability.
The "Joint
Sea 2016" drill featured surface ships, submarines, fixed-wing
aircraft, helicopters, marines and amphibious armored equipment.
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