The 24th division of the Chinese navy fleet entered into a Karachi port on Feb. 9 for a joint drill under the leadership of Bai Yaoping, the commander of the fleet, and Zhou Ping, the political commissar. The division included guided-missile destroyer Harbin, guided-missile frigate Handan and comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu.
The international AMAN-17 naval exercise (AMAN means peace in Urdu) will be held in Karachi, Pakistan, from Feb. 10 to 14. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan, along with overseas Chinese, Chinese-funded institutions and representatives of Pakistan's navy all extended their welcome to the Chinese fleet.
