The 21st Chinese naval escort taskforce, comprising the guided-missile frigates Liuzhou, Sanya and the comprehensive supply ship Qinghaihu, arrived in Colombo on Sunday for a five-day visit.
The Sri Lankan Navy held a welcoming ceremony for the visiting Chinese naval taskforce, attended by Chinese Ambassador Yi Xianliang and over a hundred Chinese officials and merchants.
After the ceremony, the three Chinese naval ships were open to the public visit. Colombo is the second leg of the Asia visit of the taskforce, following Karachi, Pakistan.
Pic courtesy : navy.lk
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