14 April 2014

News Story: India, China, Pakistan to take part in joint naval exercises


BEIJING (PTI): In a rare show of camaraderie, naval ships of India, China and Pakistan would take part in joint exercises being organised to celebrate the 65th founding anniversary of the Chinese navy.

INS Shivalik, an indigenously built Indian stealth frigate, will take part in the International Fleet Review being organised by the People's Liberation Army Navy at the Qingdao port on April 23-24, the Indian Embassy said in a statement.

The event also included exercises.

Officials say Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also the head of the PLA, is expected to take part in it.

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