A welcome ceremony is held at Karachi port in Pakistan for the Chinese naval fleet's visit on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Various activities will be carried out during the visit, including a joint naval drill, a naval ship open-day, a deck reception and a series of visits and exchanges. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Qi]

A Chinese navy fleet comprising three warships arrived at Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday for a four-day goodwill and training visit.

Speaking at the welcoming ceremony hosted by the Pakistani side, Commander of the Chinese navy fleet Rear Admiral Shen Hao said the visit will further promote the understanding and mutual trust between the two peoples, and boost the cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

Shen hoped that the pragmatic cooperation and communication between the two navies will be further strengthened so as to contribute to regional stability and world peace and play an active role in promoting common development.

Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah visited the fleet.