The Chinese Navy calls in Myanmar port

Yangon, May 18: Officials said the Chinese Navy with three warships at a port in Myanmar city of Yemen said Thursday. On its voyage from Malaysia's Penang, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy fleet will stay for four days at the Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa (MITT) port for the friendly call, Xinhua news agency reported.

Welcoming the Chinese naval fleet were Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy Chen Chen and Chief of Myanmar naval dockyard headquarters Admiral Myint Oo and other naval officials, entrepreneurs and students. Commander of the Chinese naval fleet Shen Hao told the media that the Myanmar visit is to enhance exchange, mutual trust and traditional friendship between navies of the two countries.

During the call, Myanmar military leaders will visit the fleet. During the tour, the two countries also play Nevis friendly football match. Last September 23, another Chinese naval complex of the Escort Task Group called the Myanmar Port.