China, Pakistan joint exercise

Gwadar port security a focus for exercise.

Navies of Pakistan, China begin their fourth joint exercise

SHAZIA HASAN

KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy of China began their fourth joint exercise on Thursday. The exercise will continue till Nov 21.

Though the two navies have held joint exercises three times before, the fourth one, which includes harbour and sea phases, is significant because it is aimed at promoting maritime security and stability in the region with focus on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Source: dawn.com