Chinese Navy's 83rd Fleet Concludes Friendly Visit to Russia

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Vladivostok, June 27 (Reporter Sun Ping) - The Chinese Navy's 83rd fleet concluded its friendly visit to Russia on the 27th and departed from Vladivostok Port to continue its offshore comprehensive training and visiting mission.

On the morning of the 27th local time, a farewell ceremony was held at the dock in Vladivostok Port by the Russian side. Staff from the Chinese Consulate General in Vladivostok, representatives of local Chinese expatriates, representatives from Chinese-funded institutions, student representatives, and Russian Navy officers and soldiers gathered at the dock to bid farewell.

The Chinese Navy's 83rd fleet consists of the guided-missile destroyer Qi Jiguang and the supply ship Kunlunshan. During the visit, the fleet commander and his delegation met with officials from the Russian Navy academies and the Vladivostok city government. Representatives of the fleet's officers and soldiers engaged in professional exchanges aboard Russian Navy vessels and at the Nakhimov Naval School's Vladivostok branch, and participated in a friendly football match with the Russian side.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Chinese Navy 83 Task Force concluded a friendly visit to Russia and departed from Vladivostok port to continue their maritime training mission.
Location
Vladivostok · Russia
Unit
Chinese Navy 83 Task Force
Time
June 27
Equipment
Qijiang shipKunlunshan ship
Summary

The Chinese Navy 83 Task Force concluded its friendly visit to Russia and departed from Vladivostok port on June 27. During the visit, the task force engaged with Russian naval officials and participated in a friendly football match with local naval personnel. The task force is now continuing its maritime training mission.

Key Facts
  • Chinese Navy 83 Task Force concluded a friendly visit to Russia.
  • The task force departed from Vladivostok port on June 27.
  • The visit included meetings with Russian naval officials and local government representatives.
  • The task force consists of Qijiang and Kunlunshan ships.
  • A friendly football match was held between the Chinese and Russian naval personnel.