Chinese and French naval officers hold a meeting on Chinese naval destroyer Jinan on June 16, 2015. The Chinese warship is patrolling waters in the Gulf of Aden on an escort mission. [Photo: mod.gov.cn]
China and France have vowed to strengthen cooperation between the two navies on a number of measures including tackling piracy.
The pledge was made as part of a meeting on Tuesday between Chinese and French naval officers on Chinese naval destroyer Jinan, which is patrolling waters in the Gulf of Aden on an escort mission.
The 4-member French delegation was from frigate Surcouf. They arrived at the Chinese warship by helicopter.
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