Ministry of Defense: China's Navy Hospital Ship "Silk Road Ark" Docks in Uruguay for the First Time
Source: Global Times
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1月24日下午，国防部新闻局副局长、国防部新闻发言人蒋斌大校就近期涉军问题发布消息。
记者：据报道，“丝路方舟”号医院船近日停靠乌拉圭蒙得维的亚港。请进一步介绍有关情况。
蒋斌：近日，中国海军“丝路方舟”号医院船抵达乌拉圭蒙得维的亚港，这是中国海军舰艇首次停靠乌拉圭。在为期4天的技术停靠期间，这艘满载友谊的“生命之舟”与乌方开展系列互动交流活动。中国军队愿不断深化同拉美和加勒比国家军事交流合作，助力推进团结、发展、文明、和平、民心“五大工程”，为共建中拉命运共同体作出新贡献。
Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
The hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' docked in Uruguay and engaged in a series of interactive exchange activities with the Uruguayan side during a four-day technical stop.
Location
Montevideo, Uruguay
Unit
Chinese Navy
Time
January 24
Equipment
hospital ship
Summary
The Chinese Navy's hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' docked in Montevideo, Uruguay, on January 24, marking the first visit of a Chinese naval vessel to the country. During its four-day technical stop, the ship participated in various interactive exchange activities with Uruguayan officials, reflecting China's intent to enhance military cooperation in the region.
Key Facts
- The Chinese Navy's hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' docked in Montevideo, Uruguay.
- This is the first time a Chinese naval vessel has docked in Uruguay.
- The ship engaged in interactive exchange activities with Uruguayan officials during its four-day stay.
- The Chinese military aims to deepen military exchanges with Latin American and Caribbean countries.