Is the Chinese Navy fleet normally carrying out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters? Ministry of Defense responds.
Source: Global Times
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【环球时报-环球网报道 记者 郭媛丹】29日，在国防部例行记者会上，环球时报-环球网记者提问称，中东局势日趋紧张，在亚丁湾、索马里海域护航的中国海军舰艇编队是否因此受到影响？护航编队是否在正常执行护航任务？
国防部新闻发言人蒋斌对此回应说，中国海军护航编队持续在相关海域开展护航行动，为国际社会提供公共安全产品。
Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Chinese Navy escort fleet continues escort operations
Location
Gulf of Aden, waters off Somalia
Unit
Chinese Navy
Time
29th
Equipment
-
Summary
The Chinese Navy escort fleet continues its operations in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia as of the 29th, providing public safety amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that the fleet is actively engaged in escort missions.
Key Facts
- Chinese Navy escort fleet is active in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.
- The operations are aimed at providing public safety for the international community.
- The Chinese Ministry of Defense confirmed the fleet's ongoing activities.