Chinese warships arrive in Nigeria

Several Chinese naval vessels have arrived in Nigeria for a friendship visit

Chinese warships arrive in Nigeria

Several Chinese naval vessels have arrived in Nigeria for a friendship visit, where they will conduct training exercises with the Nigerian Navy.

The 16th naval escort squad arrived in Lagos on Saturday and includes the Type 054A guided missile frigate Yancheng, the Type 053H guided missile frigate Luoyang and the supply ship Taihu.

The Chinese fleet and its 600 plus crew were welcomed by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Gu Xiaojie and Rear Admiral E.G. Ofik, chief staff officer of Nigerian Western Naval Command.

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Source: defenceweb.co.za